German word

Interpretation

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪntɐpʁeːtaˈtsi̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nouninterpretation

Example

Seine Interpretationen des Liedes sind berühmt.

His interpretations of the song are famous.

Illustration for Interpretation (interpretation)

More examples

Nach meiner Interpretation kritisiert das Gedicht die Gesellschaft.

According to my interpretation, the poem criticizes society.

Core concept

A work passes through a person's understanding and emerges as that person's expressed version of it.

Common phrases

  • nach meiner Interpretation

    according to my interpretation

  • freie Interpretation

    free interpretation

Similar words

Deutung: An explanation of what an event or text means.
Bedeutung: The basic meaning conveyed by a word or symbol.
Ausdruck: The outward expression of feelings or thoughts through words or other forms.
Aufführung: A public musical or theatrical performance.

Definition in German

Interpretation bezeichnet sowohl die persönliche Deutung eines Werks als auch die Art seiner künstlerischen Darstellung.

Word origin

German Interpretation comes from Latin interpretatio, a noun formed from interpretari, meaning to explain or interpret.

Usage tips

  • In German, Interpretation can describe a musical or artistic rendition, so English performance may be the better translation in that context.

Other meanings

  • performancenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Interpretationsspielraumscope for interpretationnoun
  • interpretierbaropen to interpretationadjective

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