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im Klartext

in plain terms, bluntly

adverb im KLAHR-text Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

in plain English

Usage Note

Im Klartext signals that the speaker is going to state something directly and without euphemism. It is slightly confrontational in tone and common in both informal conversation and political commentary.

Examples

"Im Klartext: du hast die Prüfung nicht bestanden."

Natural Translation

In plain terms: you did not pass the exam.

Literal Translation

In-the plaintext: you have the exam not passed.

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