English–German
“interpret” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdɔʏ̯tən/
Example
Er deutet die Aussage anders.
He interprets the statement differently.
How to say “interpret” in German
“Interpret” in German is deuten.
Someone reads a sign, statement, or gesture and connects it with a possible meaning or conclusion.
Example sentences with deuten
Viele Beobachter deuten das Verhalten als Strategie.
Many observers interpret the behavior as a strategy.
Tips for using deuten
- Deuten auf + accusative describes something that indicates or suggests another thing, while etwas als + accusative means to interpret something as something else.
Other German words for “interpret”
Ich interpretierte den Satz anders als du.
I interpreted the sentence differently than you did.