verb
to clarify, to resolve
B1
'klären': to clarify; to resolve. Commonly transitive: you 'etwas klären' (clarify something) or 'ein Problem klären' (resolve a problem). Non‑reflexive, regular weak verb using haben in perfect (hat geklärt). It forms Perfekt with haben: hat geklärt; Präteritum: klärte. No stem change.
Examples
Ich kläre das Missverständnis.
I'll clear up the misunderstanding.
Sie klärte die Situation.
She clarified the situation.
Wir müssen die Details klären, bevor wir unterschreiben.
We need to clarify the details before we sign.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine wiping fog off a window so everything becomes clear: you 'klären' it.
Sounds like 'clear' — to make something clear.
Notes
Klären is a transitive verb often used for clarifying information or resolving issues. In many cases passive forms or 'klären lassen' (to have something clarified) are used.