explain

/ɪkˈspleɪn/

verb

wyjaśniać

/vɨˈjaɕɲat͡ɕ/· czasownik

Also

tłumaczyć

Definition

To make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in more detail or giving reasons.

Examples

Can you explain this rule to me?

Czy możesz mi wyjaśnić tę zasadę?

He explained why he was late for the meeting.

Wytłumaczył, dlaczego spóźnił się na spotkanie.

Synonyms

clarify describe elucidate

Collocations

explain clearlyexplain the situationexplain how to

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