VERB
deuten/ˈdɔɪ̯tn̩/to interpret; to point; to indicate
deuten is a German verb that means to interpret, to point, or to indicate. It is pronounced /ˈdɔɪ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "deutete" and the past participle is "gedeutet".
Definitions
1.to interpret or explain the meaning of something(explanation, understanding)
a.to interpret the meaning or significance of something
Kannst du mir deuten, was dieses Symbol bedeutet?—Can you interpret for me what this symbol means?
2.to point or make a gesture indicating something(gesture, indicating)
a.to point (with hand, finger, etc.) to something
Er deutete auf das Haus gegenüber.—He pointed to the house across the street.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | deuten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | deute |
| Present (du) | deutest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | deutet |
| Preterite (ich) | deutete |
| Participle II | gedeutet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | deutete |
| Imperative (singular) | deut |
| Imperative (plural) | deutet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "deuten" mean in English?
- "deuten" means to interpret, to point, or to indicate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "deuten"?
- "deuten" is pronounced /ˈdɔɪ̯tn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "deuten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "deuten" is "gedeutet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "deuten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "deuten" becomes "deutete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "deuten"?
- "deuten" is a verb in German.
