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interpretation in German

interpretation in German is Deutung, Interpretation, Auslegung — interpretation means the particular meaning that someone takes from something, especially where more than one reading is possible.

interpretation in German

Deutung
noun
Interpretation
noun
(countable) An act of interpreting or explaining something unclear; a translation; a version.
Auslegung
noun
(countable) An act of interpreting or explaining something unclear; a translation; a version.
Dolmetschen
noun
(uncountable, linguistics, translation studies) The discipline or study of translating one spoken or signed language into another (as opposed to translation, which concerns itself with written language).
Interpretation
noun
(uncountable, linguistics, translation studies) The discipline or study of translating one spoken or signed language into another (as opposed to translation, which concerns itself with written language).
Interpretation
noun
(countable) An artist's way of expressing thought or embodying a conception of nature through art.

What does "interpretation" mean?

  1. noun The particular meaning that someone takes from something, especially where more than one reading is possible.
    "That is one interpretation of the poem, but not the only one."
  2. noun The way a performer chooses to play or present a piece of music, a role, or a text.
    "Her interpretation of the Chopin nocturne was unusually restrained."
  3. noun The act of translating speech from one language into another as it is spoken.
    "Simultaneous interpretation was provided in five languages."

interpretation in a sentence

  • That is one interpretation of the poem, but not the only one.
  • The two lawyers offered opposite interpretations of the same clause.
  • Her interpretation of the Chopin nocturne was unusually restrained.
  • The director's interpretation moves the play to 1960s Chicago.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "interpretation" in German?

"interpretation" in German is Deutung, Interpretation, Auslegung. interpretation means: The particular meaning that someone takes from something, especially where more than one reading is possible.

How do you use "interpretation" in a sentence?

Example: "That is one interpretation of the poem, but not the only one." In German, "interpretation" is Deutung, Interpretation, Auslegung.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "interpretation": Deutung, Interpretation, Auslegung, Dolmetschen.

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