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clear

An Anglicism used in business or project language, meaning that a matter has been clarified, dealt with, or is beyond doubt.

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Die Zuständigkeiten für das neue Projekt sind jetzt für alle Teammitglieder clear.

The responsibilities for the new project are now clear to all team members.

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clear vs klar

clear

'klar' and 'clear' can be used very similarly in certain situations. Both can express that a matter has been clarified or that you have understood something. The difference is mainly in style: 'klar' is the normal German word and fits almost everywhere. 'clear' is an Anglicism and sounds more like project, office, or colloquial language. Learners may confuse the words because 'clear' feels like a modern version of 'klar'. But 'clear' does not replace all meanings of 'klar': for transparent water or a clear head, you would not naturally say 'clear' in German.

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clear

Nach dem kurzen Meeting war für das Team alles clear.

After the short meeting, everything was clear for the team.

klar

Vor dem Termin ist klar, wer die Präsentation übernimmt.

Before the appointment, it is clear who will take over the presentation.

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