that explains
Aber das erklärt nicht, wie er unbemerkt aus dem Zimmer gelangen konnte.
But that doesn't explain how he was able to leave the room unnoticed.
— Der unsichtbare Gast (2017)
Danke, daß du mir das erklärt hast!
Thanks for explaining that to me!
That explains the accident.
That explains a lot.
Das erklärt, warum die Tür offen stand.
That explains why the door was open.