Here are some examples of how it is used:
* Pakiulit mo ang paliwanag. (Please repeat the explanation.)
* Hindi ko maintindihan ang paliwanag mo. (I don't understand your explanation.)
* Kailangan ko ng paliwanag sa sitwasyong ito. (I need an explanation for this situation.)
You can also use other words that are similar to "explanation" like:
* Pagpapaliwanag (the act of explaining)
* Katotohanan (truth)
* Rason (reason)