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to clarify
To explain a situation or statement unambiguously in order to eliminate misunderstandings or incorrect interpretations.
Der Politiker wollte mit seiner Rede klarstellen, dass er die Reform weiterhin unterstützt.
With his speech, the politician wanted to clarify that he still supports the reform.
'Klarstellen' (to clarify) is a separable verb. The prefix 'klar' comes at the end in main clauses. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
Ich stelle das nur kurz klar.
I'll just briefly clarify that.
Very often, 'klarstellen' (to clarify) is followed by a subordinate clause with 'dass' (that) to explain the matter that is to be made clear. The pattern is: Person + stellt klar, dass ... .
Die Chefin stellte klar, dass die Gerüchte nicht stimmten.
The boss clarified that the rumors were not true.
When no 'dass' clause follows, 'klarstellen' (to clarify) often has an accusative object. Typical objects are 'ein Missverständnis' (a misunderstanding), 'einen Sachverhalt' (a matter/situation), 'seine Position' (one's position), or simply 'etwas' (something).
Er wollte mit seiner E-Mail nur ein Missverständnis klarstellen.
With his email, he only wanted to clarify a misunderstanding.
to explain / declare
'erklären' and 'klarstellen' both have to do with making something understandable. 'erklären' is used generally when you make knowledge, a rule, or a function understandable to someone. 'klarstellen' is more appropriate when there is already a misunderstanding, a doubt, or a false statement in the room. Then you say something especially clearly so that there is no longer any incorrect interpretation. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with understanding. As a guide: you explain something so that someone learns it; you clarify something so that no one misunderstands it.
Wir stellen im Team klar, dass der Termin nicht heute, sondern morgen ist.
We clarify in the team that the appointment is not today, but tomorrow.
Die Ärztin erklärt dem Patienten, wie er die Tabletten nehmen soll.
The doctor explains to the patient how he should take the pills.