English-Danish translations for explanation

• forklaring
  Giv os venligst en forklaring. Please give us an explanation.
  Jeg kan ikke give nogen forklaring herpå. I have received no explanation.
  Denne forklaring er en kimære. That explanation is an illusion.

Definition of explanation

• The act or process of explaining
• Something that explains, makes understandable
• A resolution of disputed points pursuant to discussion; a mutual clarification of disputed points; reconciliation

Synonyms

• elucidation
• elaboration
• explaining
• femsplaining
• mansplaining
• mansplanation

Examples

• The explanation was long and drawn-out.
• An explanation for the UFO sightings was easily found.

Related words

• explanations
• explanation of
• by way of explanation