Interprets Meaning in English
word · lemma: interpret
ˌɪnˈtɝpɹəts
in-TUR-pruts
ɪntˈɜːpɹɪts
in-TUR-prits
Definition
Describes when someone explains the meaning of something, or translates spoken words from one language to another.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts for explaining, analyzing, or translating. Common with 'as' ('interprets this as...'). Can refer to artistic performance, e.g., 'interprets a role'. Distinct from 'translate', which usually means written translation.
Spanish: interpreta - traduce (oralmente)Portuguese (BR): interpreta - traduz (oralmente)Portuguese (PT): interpreta - traduz (oralmente)Chinese (Simplified): 解释 - 口译Chinese (Traditional): 解釋 - 口譯Hindi: व्याख्या करता है - अनुवाद करता है (मौखिक)Arabic: يُفسِّر - يُترجم (شفهيًّا)Bengali: ব্যাখ্যা করে - অনুবাদ করেRussian: толкует - интерпретирует - переводит (устно)Japanese: 解釈する - 通訳するVietnamese: diễn giải - phiên dịchKorean: 해석하다 - 통역하다Turkish: yorumlar - tercüme ederUrdu: تشریح کرتا ہے - ترجمانی کرتا ہےIndonesian: menafsirkan - menerjemahkan (lisan)
Example Sentences
She interprets the poem in a unique way.
basic
The teacher interprets the story for the students.
basic
He interprets for his parents at the doctor’s office.
basic
Everyone interprets art a little differently.
natural
She always interprets my words as criticism.
natural
During the meeting, he interprets everything the guest says.
natural