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transparency
The quality of processes, decisions, or information being open, traceable, and understandable.
Die Bürgerinitiative fordert mehr Transparenz bei der Vergabe öffentlicher Aufträge.
The citizens' initiative is demanding more transparency in the awarding of public contracts.
'Transparenz' (transparency) is the noun corresponding to the adjective 'transparent' (transparent). If something has the quality of being transparent, then it has 'Transparenz' (transparency).
Das Material ist transparent.
The material is transparent.
You can recognize the meaning from the context: If it is about politics, business, or administration, it refers to the traceability of processes. If it is about materials such as glass or water, it refers to physical transparency.
Die Regierung versprach mehr Transparenz bei ihren Entscheidungen.
The government promised more transparency in its decisions.
In political or business contexts, transparency is often 'geschaffen' (created), 'hergestellt' (established), 'gefordert' (demanded), or one 'sorgt für' (ensures/provides) it. A very common combination is 'Transparenz schaffen' (to create transparency).
Die neue Software soll für mehr Transparenz in den Arbeitsabläufen sorgen.
The new software is intended to ensure more transparency in the workflows.
When the physical property is meant, the preposition 'von' (of) is often used to name the material whose transparency is being described.
Die Transparenz von Plexiglas ist fast so gut wie die von echtem Glas.
The transparency of Plexiglas is almost as good as that of real glass.
clarity
'die Transparenz' and 'die Klarheit' can both mean that something is easy to understand or easy to see. With information and decisions, 'Transparenz' mainly means openness: you can see what is happening and why. 'Klarheit' is more about a statement or thought being unambiguous and easy to understand. With material, 'Transparenz' can mean that light passes through it; 'Klarheit' then describes the fact that you can see through it well. Learners confuse the words because both have to do with understanding or seeing through something. When it is about open processes, 'Transparenz' fits better. When it is about understandable language or unambiguous thoughts, 'Klarheit' fits better.
Die Firma verspricht mehr Transparenz bei den Kosten.
The company promises more transparency regarding costs.
Nach dem Gespräch hat Lisa endlich Klarheit über ihre neue Aufgabe.
After the conversation, Lisa finally has clarity about her new task.