German word

Deutung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdɔʏ̯tʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nouninterpretation

Example

Es gibt verschiedene Deutungen dieses Gedichts.

There are various interpretations of this poem.

Illustration for Deutung (interpretation)

More examples

Eine wörtliche Deutung übersieht oft kulturelle Nuancen.

A literal interpretation often overlooks cultural nuances.

Core concept

A lens brings the possible significance of a text, event, or sign into focus.

Common phrases

  • wörtliche Deutung

    literal interpretation

  • historische Deutung

    historical interpretation

Similar words

Bedeutung: The meaning or content expressed by a word or thing.
Interpretation: A presentation of the meaning or content of an expression or event.
Erklärung: An explanation that makes a matter's reasons or workings clear.
Lesart: A particular interpretation of a text or situation based on how it is read.

Definition in German

Eine Deutung ist eine mögliche Erklärung für den Sinn eines Textes, Ereignisses oder Zeichens.

Word origin

Deutung is formed from the verb deuten with the noun-forming suffix -ung.

Usage tips

  • Deutung is feminine, and its plural is Deutungen; it often presents an interpretation of significance rather than a plain factual explanation.

Other meanings

  • meaningnoun
  • explanationnoun

Opposites

  • Fehldeutungmisinterpretationnoun

Related words

  • deuteninterpretverb
  • Deutungsweiseway of interpretingnoun

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