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decipher in German

decipher in German is dechiffrieren, entschlüsseln, entziffern — decipher means to work out the meaning of a code, unclear handwriting, or a confusing situation.

decipher in German

dechiffrieren
verb
(transitive) To convert a code or cipher to plain text.
entschlüsseln
verb
(transitive) To convert a code or cipher to plain text.
entziffern
verb
(transitive) To read text that is almost illegible or obscure
dechiffrieren
verb
(transitive) To read text that is almost illegible or obscure
entschlüsseln
verb
(transitive) To find a solution to a problem.

What does "decipher" mean?

  1. verb To work out the meaning of a code, unclear handwriting, or a confusing situation.
    "Codebreakers worked for months to decipher the enemy's messages."
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decipher in a sentence

  • Codebreakers worked for months to decipher the enemy's messages.
  • I could barely decipher the doctor's handwriting on the prescription.

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What is "decipher" in German?

"decipher" in German is dechiffrieren, entschlüsseln, entziffern. decipher means: To work out the meaning of a code, unclear handwriting, or a confusing situation.

How do you use "decipher" in a sentence?

Example: "Codebreakers worked for months to decipher the enemy's messages." In German, "decipher" is dechiffrieren, entschlüsseln, entziffern.

Are there other ways to say "decipher" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "decipher": dechiffrieren, entschlüsseln, entziffern.

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