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clarification
A statement or explanation intended to clear up a misunderstanding or present a matter unambiguously.
Der Minister gab eine Klarstellung zu seinen umstrittenen Aussagen ab.
The minister issued a clarification about his controversial statements.
The word is made up of 'klar' (clear) and 'stellen' (to put/place). A 'Klarstellung' (clarification) is an action that 'klar stellt' (makes clear) a matter, that is, makes it unambiguous. The ending '-ung' turns the action into a noun.
Nach den Gerüchten war eine Klarstellung durch die Firma dringend nötig.
After the rumors, a clarification from the company was urgently needed.
'Klarstellung' (clarification) is often used with certain verbs. You can 'abgeben' (issue), 'veröffentlichen' (publish), 'fordern' (demand), or 'um eine Klarstellung bitten' (ask for a clarification).
Die Opposition fordert eine sofortige Klarstellung vom Präsidenten.
The opposition is demanding an immediate clarification from the president.
This word belongs more to formal language and is often used in the media, in politics, or in business to describe official explanations.
In einer Pressemitteilung veröffentlichte das Unternehmen eine Klarstellung.
In a press release, the company published a clarification.
explanation / statement
'die Erklärung' and 'die Klarstellung' can both make something easier to understand. An 'Erklärung' gives information and helps you understand a situation or matter. A 'Klarstellung' is used especially when there has previously been a misunderstanding, a false statement, or some uncertainty. It makes clear what is really meant. Learners can confuse the words because a clarification is often also a kind of explanation. If you are simply explaining something, 'Erklärung' fits; if you are correcting or clearing something up, 'Klarstellung' fits better.
Nach dem Gespräch schickt der Chef eine Klarstellung an das ganze Team.
After the conversation, the boss sends a clarification to the whole team.
Die Erklärung der Lehrerin hat mir bei der Aufgabe sehr geholfen.
The teacher's explanation helped me a lot with the task.