VERB
interpretieren/ɪntɐpʁeˈtiːʁən/to interpret; to construe; to perform (musically/theatrically)
interpretieren is a German verb that means to interpret, to construe, or to perform (musically/theatrically). It is pronounced /ɪntɐpʁeˈtiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "interpretierte" and the past participle is "interpretiert".
Definitions
1.to explain or make sense of something's meaning(understanding)
a.to explain the meaning of something
Wie interpretierst du dieses Gedicht?—How do you interpret this poem?
2.to perform a musical or theatrical work(performance)
a.to give a personal rendition or performance
Sie interpretieren das Stück auf ihre eigene Weise.—They perform the piece in their own 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 perform (musically/theatrically). 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.
