VERB
deuten/ˈdɔɪ̯tn̩/to indicate; to interpret; to point (to something)
deuten is a German verb that means to indicate, to interpret, or to point (to something). It is pronounced /ˈdɔɪ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "deutete" and the past participle is "gedeutet".
Definitions
1.to point or gesture towards something(showing; gesturing)
a.to gesture or indicate in a certain direction
Er deutete auf das Bild an der Wand.—He pointed to the picture on the wall.
2.to interpret or explain the meaning of something(interpreting; understanding signs/symbols)
a.to explain what something means; to interpret signs or symbols
Sie deutete seinen Blick als Zustimmung.—She interpreted his look as approval.
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 (to something). 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.
