diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index 0914049d2929..2afa692b39ff 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -68,6 +68,7 @@ unexport GREP_OPTIONS
 #
 # If KBUILD_VERBOSE equals 0 then the above command will be hidden.
 # If KBUILD_VERBOSE equals 1 then the above command is displayed.
+# If KBUILD_VERBOSE equals 2 then give the reason why each target is rebuilt.
 #
 # To put more focus on warnings, be less verbose as default
 # Use 'make V=1' to see the full commands