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deuten — meaning in English

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English meaning

construe noun A piece of writing changed from one language into another.
portend verb To be a warning sign that something bad is going to happen.

Senses

deuten is used for these senses in English:

construe (transitive) To interpret (something) to another or publicly, explain the meaning of (something, usually language).
portend (transitive) To signify; to denote.

construe — full definition

noun A piece of writing changed from one language into another.
noun A particular way of understanding something.

portend — full definition

verb To be a warning sign that something bad is going to happen.
verb To mean or indicate something.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Übersetzung Auslegung Deutung Interpretation Ableitung Analyse Auffassung ableiten auffassen auslegen bilden interpretieren