anschaulich
clear / vivid
Presented so clearly and vividly that one can easily imagine and understand it.
EXAMPLE
Der Lehrer hat den komplizierten Sachverhalt sehr anschaulich erklärt.
The teacher explained the complicated issue very clearly.
anschaulich
clear / vivid
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Word structure
The word is derived from 'anschauen' (to look at). Something that is 'anschaulich' (clear/vivid) is presented so clearly that one can 'anschauen' (look at) it in one's mind, that is, imagine it well.
EXAMPLE
Durch seine anschauliche Schilderung konnten wir uns die Situation gut vorstellen.
Through his vivid description, we were able to picture the situation well.
Typical collocations
'Anschaulich' (clear/vivid) is very often used as an adverb with verbs like 'erklären' (to explain), 'beschreiben' (to describe), or 'darstellen' (to present/depict). The combination 'ein anschauliches Beispiel' (a clear example) is also very common.
EXAMPLE
Der Professor beschrieb den Vorgang sehr anschaulich.
The professor described the process very clearly.
Adverbial use
'Anschaulich' (clearly/vividly) is especially often used as an adverb to describe the way something is explained or shown. It answers the question 'Wie?' (How?).
EXAMPLE
Sie hat anschaulich gezeigt, wie das Gerät funktioniert.
She clearly showed how the device works.
Compare with
anschaulich vs verständlich
understandable
Both words describe an explanation that is easy to grasp. „verständlich“ mainly requires clear and unambiguous phrasing, while „anschaulich“ additionally uses images, examples, or concrete ideas. Use „verständlich“ for clarity alone and „anschaulich“ when the presentation makes something particularly easy to imagine.
anschaulich
Die Erklärung ist anschaulich, weil der Lehrer den Begriff mit einem einfachen Beispiel zeigt.
The explanation is vivid because the teacher illustrates the term with a simple example.
verständlich
Die Erklärung ist verständlich, weil der Lehrer jeden Begriff klar definiert.
The explanation is understandable because the teacher clearly defines every term.
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