VERB
deuten/ˈdɔɪ̯tn̩/to indicate; to interpret; to point (at)
deuten is a German verb that means to indicate, to interpret, or to point (at). It is pronounced /ˈdɔɪ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "deutete" and the past participle is "gedeutet".
Definitions
1.to indicate, to point to something (often with a gesture)(general action)
a.to point to or at something with a gesture
Er deutet auf das Bild an der Wand.—He points at the picture on the wall.
2.to interpret, to construe (signs, dreams, actions)(interpretation)
a.to interpret the meaning of something
Sie deutet seine Worte als Kompliment.—She interprets his words as a compliment.
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 indicate, to interpret, or to point (at). 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.
