Forklaret

Forklaret is the Danish past participle of the verb forklare, meaning “explained.” It is used mainly in passive constructions and in perfect tenses to indicate that an explanation has taken place. Examples include Det er forklaret (It has been explained) and Budskabet blev forklaret af eksperten (The message was explained by the expert). The form is invariable with respect to gender and number, as is typical for Danish participles used in passive voice.

In Danish, forklaret combines with auxiliary verbs such as have or være to form perfect and pluperfect tenses, for example har forklaret (has explained) or var forklaret (was explained). It is most commonly encountered in formal or instructional writing, scientific texts, and journalism when noting that an explanation has occurred.

Etymology and cognates: forklaret is derived from the verb forklare, which means to explain. The Danish form has cognates in neighboring Scandinavian languages: Norwegian uses forklar(t) slightly differently (forklart in Bokmål), while Swedish uses förklarat. This reflects common Germanic roots and parallel development across the region.

Usage notes: Forklaret is primarily used in passive voice and in perfect constructions. It is not typically used as an attributive adjective; Danish prefers other forms such as forklarende when describing something in an active, descriptive sense. In translation, forklaret often corresponds to “explained” or “explained/cleared up” depending on context.