clarification / Enlightenment
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clarification
The clarification of a situation, the solving of a crime, or the elimination of ignorance through information.
Die Polizei bat die Bevölkerung um Mithilfe bei der Aufklärung des Diebstahls.
The police asked the public for help in clarifying the theft.
Enlightenment
An era of European intellectual history in the 17th and 18th centuries that emphasized reason and scientific progress.
Immanuel Kant ist einer der wichtigsten Philosophen der Aufklärung.
Immanuel Kant is one of the most important philosophers of the Enlightenment.
sex education
Information and instruction about sexual and physical development, often referred to as sex education.
In der Schule findet der Unterricht zur Aufklärung in der 7. Klasse statt.
At school, lessons on sex education take place in 7th grade.
reconnaissance
The military exploration of terrain or enemy positions in order to gather information.
Die Drohne wurde zur Aufklärung über das gegnerische Gebiet geschickt.
The drone was sent on reconnaissance over enemy territory.
The noun 'Aufklärung' is derived from the separable verb 'aufklären' (to clarify/enlighten). This consists of 'auf' and 'klären' (to make something clear). So 'aufklären' means to make a situation completely clear and understandable.
Der Detektiv konnte den komplizierten Fall schnell aufklären.
The detective was able to solve the complicated case quickly.
In the meaning 'clarification of a situation,' the word is often used in the context of crimes and investigations. Typical combinations are 'die Aufklärung eines Verbrechens' (the solving of a crime), 'zur Aufklärung beitragen' (to contribute to clarification), or 'um Aufklärung bitten' (to ask for clarification).
Jeder Hinweis aus der Bevölkerung kann zur Aufklärung des Falls beitragen.
Any tip from the public can contribute to solving the case.
When 'die Aufklärung' means a historical era, it is treated like a proper noun and often capitalized. The context is then usually philosophy, history, or literature of the 18th century.
Die Ideen der Aufklärung haben Europa nachhaltig verändert.
The ideas of the Enlightenment changed Europe permanently.
When 'Aufklärung' is mentioned in the context of school, biology, or adolescents, it usually means sex education. This is often made more precise with the word 'sexuell' (sexual).
Die Eltern sprachen offen mit ihren Kindern über das Thema Aufklärung.
The parents spoke openly with their children about the topic of sex education.
The meaning 'military reconnaissance' is technical language. You can recognize it from words in the military field such as 'Soldaten' (soldiers), 'Feind' (enemy), 'Gebiet' (territory), or 'Drohne' (drone).
Ein Spähtrupp wurde zur Aufklärung der feindlichen Linien entsandt.
A reconnaissance patrol was sent to scout the enemy lines.
information
Information can be a single neutral message about a risk. Aufklärung is the targeted and comprehensible communication of knowledge intended to eliminate ignorance. Information is therefore suitable for a single fact, while Aufklärung is suitable for a more comprehensive explanation of the risk.
Die öffentliche Aufklärung erklärt, wie starke Sonne die Haut schädigt und wie man sich schützt.
The public education campaign explains how intense sunlight damages the skin and how to protect yourself.
Die Information nennt das erhöhte Hautkrebsrisiko durch starke Sonne.
The information mentions the increased risk of skin cancer from intense sunlight.
