verb#4,232 by frequency

aufklären

/ˈaʊfˌklɛːʁən/

to clear up, explain; to enlighten; to inform

Meanings

1
to clear up, explain — a mystery etc
- Ja, wie schade! Ich dachte, es würde sich endlich aufklären.
  Aye, what a pity! I thought it would clear up finally.
  Tatoeba · Espi · CC BY 2.0 FR
- Diese Angelegenheit muss aufgeklärt werden.
  This matter must be clarified.
  Tatoeba · Pfirsichbaeumchen · CC BY 2.0 FR
2
to enlighten; to inform (someone about something) (so they can take the appropriate course of action)
- Vielleicht könntest du mich aufklären.
  Maybe you could enlighten me.
  Tatoeba · Pfirsichbaeumchen · CC BY 2.0 FR
3
to reconnoitre, scoutrare
4
to teach about the birds and the beesrare