klar
clear, obvious, understandable · clear, transparent, not cloudy · of course, sure
Klar means 'clear' or 'obvious'. It is also used in everyday phrases like 'alles klar' (all right/okay) and 'na klar' (of course).
What klar means
- clear, obvious, understandable — When something is easy to understand or unambiguous.
- clear, transparent, not cloudy — When describing liquids, weather, or visibility.
- of course, sure — As a short response to agree or confirm, often with 'ja' or 'na'.
Heard in real German videos
Lines where klar was actually spoken, from German videos watched with DeutschChat.
- Die Sache ist klar.The matter is clear.
- Patrick, ist alles klar bei dir?Patrick, are you okay?
- Ja, klar können wir hüpfen.Yes, of course we can hop.
Example sentences
- Die Antwort ist klar.The answer is clear.
- Das Wasser ist klar.The water is clear.
- Klar, ich helfe dir.Sure, I'll help you.
- Alles klar?Everything okay?
Grammar
| Comparative | klarer |
|---|---|
| Superlative | am klarsten |
Klar is a regular adjective. When used before a noun, it takes the usual adjective endings: ein klarer Tag, der klare Himmel.
Common phrases
- alles klarall right, okay
- na klarof course, sure
- klar und deutlichclear and distinct
- sich über etwas im Klaren seinto be aware of something
The mistake English speakers make
English speakers often confuse 'klar' with 'sauber' (clean). 'Klar' means clear, not clean. For example, 'Das Wasser ist klar' means the water is transparent, not necessarily clean.
Don’t confuse it with
- deutlich — Deutlich means 'distinct' or 'clear' in the sense of being easily perceived, while klar often means 'obvious' or 'understandable'.
Questions learners ask
What does 'alles klar' mean?
'Alles klar' means 'all right' or 'okay'. It is used to ask if everything is fine or to confirm that you understand.
How do you say 'of course' in German?
You can say 'klar', 'na klar', or 'natürlich'. 'Klar' is more informal.
Is 'klar' used as an adverb?
Yes, 'klar' can be used as an adverb to mean 'clearly' or 'obviously', as in 'Das ist klar besser' (That is clearly better).