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interpret in German

interpret in German is dolmetschen, übersetzen, interpretieren — interpret means to explain or work out the meaning of something, especially a language, gesture, sign, or piece of art.

interpret in German

dolmetschen
verb
To decode the meaning of a topic and then act, whether to continue researching the topic, follow through, act in opposition, or further the understanding through sharing an interpretation.
übersetzen
verb
To decode the meaning of a topic and then act, whether to continue researching the topic, follow through, act in opposition, or further the understanding through sharing an interpretation.
interpretieren
verb
To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.
auslegen
verb
To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.
interpretieren
verb
To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation
dolmetschen
verb
To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation

What does "interpret" mean?

  1. verb To explain or work out the meaning of something, especially a language, gesture, sign, or piece of art.
    "Scientists interpret the rings in a tree trunk to learn how old it is."
  2. verb To convert speech from one language into another in real time so people can understand each other.
    "She was hired to interpret for visitors who spoke no English at the clinic."
  3. verb Computing: to run a program by reading and carrying out its instructions one at a time, instead of compiling it first.
    "The browser interprets each line of the script as the page loads."
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interpret in a sentence

  • Scientists interpret the rings in a tree trunk to learn how old it is.
  • She interpreted the ancient inscription for the museum visitors.
  • She was hired to interpret for visitors who spoke no English at the clinic.
  • He can interpret at conferences, turning every speech into Spanish as it is spoken.

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What is "interpret" in German?
"interpret" in German is dolmetschen, übersetzen, interpretieren. interpret means: To explain or work out the meaning of something, especially a language, gesture, sign, or piece of art.
How do you use "interpret" in a sentence?
Example: "Scientists interpret the rings in a tree trunk to learn how old it is." In German, "interpret" is dolmetschen, übersetzen, interpretieren.
Are there other ways to say "interpret" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "interpret": dolmetschen, übersetzen, interpretieren, auslegen.
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