Interpretieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Interpretieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to interpret", "to explain" or "to analyze".

Essential properties of "interpretieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: interpretieren
Simple past: interpretierte
Participle: interpretiert

See full conjugation of interpretieren

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "interpretieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To explain the meaning of something, like a text or artwork"

Definition: "To explain or declare the meaning of something, especially a text, a work of art, or an action."
Translation(s): to interpret, to explain, to analyze
Synonym(s): deuten, auslegen, erklären
Antonym(s): missverstehen
Related word(s): Interpretation, Deutung, Auslegung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Lehrer bat die Schüler, den Text zu interpretieren.The teacher asked the students to interpret the text.
Wie würden Sie diese Statistik interpretieren?How would you interpret this statistic?
Es ist schwierig, die Absichten des Künstlers zu interpretieren.It is difficult to interpret the artist's intentions.

2.) "To perform a musical piece or dramatic role"

Definition: "To perform a musical piece or a dramatic role in a particular way."
Translation(s): to perform, to play, to portray
Synonym(s): aufführen, darstellen, spielen
Related word(s): Interpretation, Aufführung, Darbietung

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie wird die Hauptrolle in dem Theaterstück interpretieren.She will interpret the main role in the play.
Der Pianist wird Beethoven interpretieren.The pianist will interpret Beethoven.
Wie würden Sie diese Rolle interpretieren?How would you interpret this role?

3.) "To translate orally between languages, often simultaneously"

Definition: "To translate orally from one language to another, especially simultaneously."
Translation(s): to interpret, to translate orally
Synonym(s): Dolmetschen, Übersetzen
Related word(s): Dolmetscher, Übersetzung

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie wird die Rede des Präsidenten simultan interpretieren.She will simultaneously interpret the president's speech.
Können Sie für uns interpretieren?Can you interpret for us?
Er wurde gebeten, während der Konferenz zu interpretieren.He was asked to interpret during the conference.

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