VERB
interpretieren/ɪntɐpʁeˈtiːʁən/to interpret; to construe; to analyze
interpretieren is a German verb that means to interpret, to construe, or to analyze. It is pronounced /ɪntɐpʁeˈtiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "interpretierte" and the past participle is "interpretiert".
Definitions
1.to understand or explain the meaning of something; to interpret(general)
a.to provide an explanation for the meaning or intent of words, actions, works, etc.
Sie interpretierte seine Worte als Kompliment.—She interpreted his words as a compliment.
2.to give an artistic or personal representation of a work(art, literature, music)
a.to perform or present a work in one's own style or with one's own understanding
Der Schauspieler interpretierte die Rolle auf eine ganz neue Weise.—The actor interpreted the role in a completely new way.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | interpretieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | interpretiere |
| Present (du) | interpretierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | interpretiert |
| Preterite (ich) | interpretierte |
| Participle II | interpretiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | interpretierte |
| Imperative (singular) | interpretiere |
| Imperative (plural) | interpretiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "interpretieren" mean in English?
- "interpretieren" means to interpret, to construe, or to analyze. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "interpretieren"?
- "interpretieren" is pronounced /ɪntɐpʁeˈtiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "interpretieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "interpretieren" is "interpretiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "interpretieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "interpretieren" becomes "interpretierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "interpretieren"?
- "interpretieren" is a verb in German.
