clarification / purification
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clarification
The process of clearing up an unclear situation, a question, or a misunderstanding and creating clarity.
Die Klärung des Sachverhalts erforderte eine lange Diskussion.
The clarification of the facts required a long discussion.
'Klärung' is the nominalization of the verb 'klären' (to clarify) and is related to the adjective 'klar' (clear). The basic idea is always to make something 'klar' (clear) — whether it is an unclear situation or a cloudy liquid.
Nach dem Gespräch herrschte endlich Klarheit.
After the conversation, there was finally clarity.
You can recognize the meaning from the object. With abstract things like 'Frage' (question), 'Problem' (problem), or 'Missverständnis' (misunderstanding), it is about clarification. With concrete things like 'Abwasser' (wastewater) or 'Flüssigkeit' (liquid), it is about purification.
Die Klärung dieses Missverständnisses ist mir sehr wichtig.
The clarification of this misunderstanding is very important to me.
'Klärung' is very often used with a genitive object to specify what is to be clarified. Examples are 'die Klärung der Schuldfrage' (the clarification of the question of guilt) or 'die Klärung des Sachverhalts' (the clarification of the facts).
Die Klärung der offenen Fragen steht an erster Stelle.
The clarification of the open questions comes first.
Common verbs used with the abstract meaning of 'Klärung' (clarification) are 'zur Klärung beitragen' (to contribute to clarification), 'um Klärung bitten' (to ask for clarification), or 'eine Klärung herbeiführen' (to bring about clarification).
Ich hoffe, mein Anruf trägt zur Klärung bei.
I hope my call contributes to the clarification.
solution
'die Lösung' and 'die Klärung' both fit when something is difficult or unclear. 'die Klärung' mainly refers to the process of making questions, misunderstandings, or open points understandable. 'die Lösung' is more the answer or the way that actually ends the problem. Learners may confuse the words because clarification often leads to a solution. As a guide: if something still needs to be discussed, checked, or explained, 'Klärung' fits. If the right way has already been found, 'Lösung' fits.
Vor dem Termin bittet die Kundin um Klärung der offenen Fragen.
Before the appointment, the customer asks for clarification of the open questions.
Er findet sicher eine Lösung, wenn alle ruhig über das Problem sprechen.
He will surely find a solution if everyone talks calmly about the problem.