clarify
gb/klˈɛɹəfˌaɪ/ us/klˈɛɹəfˌaɪ/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 3600
tisztáz, pontosít, derít
KITENZI
B1
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
to clarify [something]
She asked him to clarify what he meant by 'urgent'.
Megkérte, hogy tisztázza, mire gondolt a „sürgős” szóval.
The teacher clarified the assignment so everyone knew what to do.
A tanár tisztázta a feladatot, hogy mindenki tudja, mit kell csinálnia.
Can you clarify your position on this issue?
The spokesperson clarified the company's plans during the press conference.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Please clarify your answer so I can understand.
Kérlek, pontosítsd a válaszodat, hogy megértsem.
The teacher will clarify the rules.
A tanár tisztázni fogja a szabályokat.
Can you clarify what this word means?
He clarified the steps to finish the task.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'clarify' with 'verify'. 'Clarify' means to make something clear, while 'verify' means to check if something is true.
Maana
Make something clear or understandable
Miunganiko ya maneno
clarify a point
|clarify the situation
|clarify instructions
|clarify meaning
|clarify a misunderstanding
Visawe
explain (More general; can be used for any act of making something understood, not necessarily simplifying or removing confusion.)
|
elucidate (More formal and academic; often used in scholarly or technical contexts.)
Vinyume
confuse (To make something harder to understand or more unclear.)
Mada
communication
|education
|business
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
To make something easier to understand by explaining it more clearly.
To make a statement, idea, or situation easier to understand by explaining it in more detail or in a simpler way.
KITENZI
B2
2
derít
C1
Muundo wa matumizi:
to clarify [a liquid]
The chef clarified the butter before adding it to the sauce.
A séf a mártáshoz adás előtt derítette a vajat.
You should clarify the stock to remove any cloudiness.
Deríteni kell az alaplevet, hogy eltűnjön belőle a zavarosság.
The process clarifies the wine by filtering out sediment.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
We need to clarify the butter for this recipe.
Ehhez a recepthez derítenünk kell a vajat.
She clarified the soup before serving it.
Tálalás előtt derítette a levest.
The chef will clarify the stock.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this meaning with explaining something; in cooking, it refers to making a liquid physically clear.
Maana
Remove solids from a liquid
Miunganiko ya maneno
clarify butter
|clarify stock
|clarify soup
Visawe
purify (General term for removing impurities; may apply to liquids, air, or other substances.)
Vinyume
contaminate (To make something impure or dirty by adding unwanted substances.)
Mada
cooking
|science
|food_drink
Ufafanuzi
To make a liquid clear by taking out small pieces inside it.
To make a liquid clear by removing solid matter, often by heating or straining.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
clarify
IPA
GB/klˈɛɹəfˌaɪ/
US/klˈɛɹəfˌaɪ/
Silabi na mkazo
cla - ri - fy (silabi 3)
Stress on 1st syllable (cla)
Maumbo ya neno
Verb
- Base: clarify
- 3rd Person Singular: clarifies
- Present Participle: clarifying
- Past: clarified
Familia ya neno
Semi
clarify instructions
1/klˈɛɹəfˌaɪ ɪnstɹˈʌkʃənz/
fixed phrase
Make directions easier to follow
To explain directions in a way that is easier to understand.
Mifano
- The teacher clarified the instructions for the homework.
- He clarified the instructions so that no one would be confused.
clarify one's position
1/klˈɛɹəfˌaɪ wˈʌnz pəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Explain your opinion clearly
To explain your opinion or plan so others understand it.
Mifano
- She clarified her position on climate policy during the interview.
- The senator clarified his position after public criticism.
clarify the situation
1/klˈɛɹəfˌaɪ ðə sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Explain what's happening clearly
To make it easier to understand what is happening.
Mifano
- We need to clarify the situation before making a decision.
- The manager clarified the situation for the new employees.