German Phrase
Die Garantiedauer ist klar angegeben.
Meaning
The warranty period is clearly stated. The sentence tells the listener that the length of the guarantee has been explicitly mentioned, leaving no room for ambiguity.
When to use
Use this sentence in product descriptions, user manuals, sales pitches, or any situation where you need to reassure a customer that the warranty length is unambiguous.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DieGarantiedaueristklarangegeben
Definite article (Die)
‘Die’ is the feminine singular definite article, used because ‘Garantiedauer’ is a feminine noun.
Compound noun (Garantiedauer)
‘Garantiedauer’ combines ‘Garantie’ (warranty) and ‘Dauer’ (duration); it is feminine and takes the article ‘die’.
Verb ‘sein’ (ist)
‘ist’ is the 3rd‑person singular present of ‘sein’ and is used as the auxiliary for the passive construction.
Predicative adjective (klar)
‘klar’ is an adjective used predicatively; it stays in its base form after ‘sein’.
Past participle passive (angegeben)
‘angegeben’ is the past participle of ‘angeben’ and forms a passive meaning together with ‘sein’: ‘ist angegeben’ = ‘is stated’.
🗨In Conversation
Wie lange ist die Garantie?
How long is the warranty?
Die Garantiedauer ist klar angegeben.
The warranty period is clearly stated.
✕Common Mistakes
Die Garantiedauer hat klar angegeben.
‘hat angegeben’ would be active voice (has indicated) and changes the meaning; the correct passive uses ‘ist angegeben’.
Die Garantiedauer ist klaren angegeben.
‘klaren’ is the accusative form; after ‘sein’ the adjective stays in the base form ‘klar’.
Die Garantiedauer ist klar angegebenen.
Adding ‘-en’ creates a wrong adjective ending; predicative adjectives after ‘sein’ do not take endings.
↔Alternatives
Die Garantiezeit ist eindeutig angegeben.
The warranty time is unambiguously indicated.
Die Dauer der Garantie ist deutlich angegeben.
The duration of the warranty is clearly indicated.
Die Garantiedauer wird klar genannt.
The warranty period is clearly mentioned.
Cultural Tip
In Germany, consumer protection law requires sellers to disclose the exact warranty period. Stating it ‘klar angegeben’ not only builds trust but also fulfills legal obligations. Avoid vague phrasing; customers expect precise numbers (e.g., ‘2 Jahre’) rather than just ‘lange’ or ‘kurz’.