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misinterpret in German

misinterpret in German is missverstehen — misinterpret means to understand or explain something incorrectly.

misinterpret in German

missverstehen
verb
To make an incorrect interpretation; to misunderstand.

What does "misinterpret" mean?

  1. verb To understand or explain something incorrectly.
    "He misinterpreted her silence as agreement."
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misinterpret in a sentence

  • He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.

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What is "misinterpret" in German?

"misinterpret" in German is missverstehen. misinterpret means: To understand or explain something incorrectly.

How do you use "misinterpret" in a sentence?

Example: "He misinterpreted her silence as agreement." In German, "misinterpret" is missverstehen.

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