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clear / vivid
Presented so clearly and vividly that one can easily imagine and understand it.
Der Lehrer hat den komplizierten Sachverhalt sehr anschaulich erklärt.
The teacher explained the complicated issue very clearly.
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.
Durch seine anschauliche Schilderung konnten wir uns die Situation gut vorstellen.
Through his vivid description, we were able to picture the situation well.
'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.
Der Professor beschrieb den Vorgang sehr anschaulich.
The professor described the process very clearly.
'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?).
Sie hat anschaulich gezeigt, wie das Gerät funktioniert.
She clearly showed how the device works.
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'klar' and 'anschaulich' both have to do with understanding something well. 'klar' means that information is unambiguous and leaves no room for doubt. 'anschaulich' also says that something is made easy to imagine through examples, images, or concrete explanations. A rule can be phrased clearly. A teacher explains something 'anschaulich' when her examples make it easy to picture the matter.
Der Mitarbeiter erklärt den neuen Ablauf anschaulich mit einer kleinen Zeichnung.
The employee explains the new procedure clearly with a small drawing.
Die Antwort des Amtes war kurz, aber klar.
The office's reply was short but clear.