interpret
gb/ɪntˈɚpɹət/ us/ɪntˈɚpɹət/
B1
Inglés
~ 2200
értelmez, magyaráz, tolmácsol, szinkrontolmácsol, felfog, vesz
VERBO
B1
1
Patrón de uso:
to interpret [something]
The teacher interpreted the poem for the students.
A tanár értelmezte a verset a diákoknak.
Can you interpret what he meant by that comment?
Tudod értelmezni, mire gondolt azzal a megjegyzéssel?
The guide interpreted the ancient inscriptions for the group.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She interpreted the story for the class.
Értelmezte a történetet az osztálynak.
He interpreted my words in a different way.
Másképp értelmezte a szavaimat.
The lawyer interpreted the law for us.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'interpret' with 'translate'. 'Interpret' can mean explaining meaning in the same language, while 'translate' means changing words into another language.
Significado
Explain the meaning of something
Colocaciones
interpret a message
|interpret a speech
|interpret a text
|interpret the results
|interpret the law
Sinónimos
explain (More general; to make something clear without necessarily analyzing it.)
|
clarify (Focuses on making something easier to understand, often by removing confusion.)
Antónimos
misinterpret (To understand or explain something incorrectly.)
Temas
communication
|language
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To explain the meaning of words, actions, or information.
To explain or present the meaning of spoken or written words, actions, or information.
VERBO
B2
2
tolmácsol
B1
Patrón de uso:
to interpret [speech/conversation] from [language] to [language]
She interpreted for the visiting president during the meeting.
A megbeszélésen ő tolmácsolt a látogató elnöknek.
The company hired someone to interpret from English to Japanese.
A cég felvett valakit, hogy angolról japánra tolmácsoljon.
He interpreted the conversation between the two leaders.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She interpreted my words into French.
Franciára tolmácsolta a szavaimat.
He can interpret English into Spanish very fast.
Nagyon gyorsan tud angolról spanyolra tolmácsolni.
The woman will interpret for us at the meeting.
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize that 'interpret' in this sense is mainly for spoken language and often in real time, unlike written translation.
Significado
Translate spoken language instantly
Colocaciones
interpret for a diplomat
|interpret in court
|interpret at a conference
Sinónimos
translate (General term for changing words from one language to another; not always instant or spoken.)
Antónimos
remain silent (Not providing any translation or speech.)
Temas
communication
|language
|travel
|education
Definición
To change spoken words from one language into another right away.
To translate spoken words from one language into another in real time.
VERBO
B2
3
Patrón de uso:
to interpret [something] as [something]
I interpreted his silence as agreement.
A hallgatását beleegyezésként értelmeztem.
They interpreted the results as proof of their theory.
Az eredményeket az elméletük bizonyítékaként értelmezték.
She interpreted his smile as a sign of approval.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I interpreted his words as a joke.
A szavait viccnek vettem.
She interpreted my look as anger.
A pillantásomat haragként értelmezte.
They interpreted the noise as danger.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this with explaining meaning to others; here it is about personal understanding, not explanation.
Significado
Understand something in a certain way
Colocaciones
interpret as a compliment
|interpret as a threat
|interpret data as evidence
Sinónimos
perceive (Focuses more on how something is seen or experienced by someone.)
|
construe (Formal term for interpreting words or actions in a specific way.)
Antónimos
ignore (To choose not to give meaning or attention to something.)
Temas
thinking
|opinions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To understand something in your own way.
To understand or judge the meaning of something based on personal ideas or perspective.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
interpret
AFI
GB/ɪntˈɚpɹət/
US/ɪntˈɚpɹət/
Sílabas y acento
in - ter - pret (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: interpret
- 3rd Person Singular: interprets
- Present Participle: interpreting
- Past: interpreted
Familia de palabras
Forms
interprets
verb
interpreting
verb
interpreted
verb
Core family
interpretation
noun B1
interpreter
noun B1
Related words
interpretive
adjective
reinterpret
verb
Negative and opposite forms
misinterpret
verb
misinterpretation
noun
Advanced or less common
interpretable
adjective
uninterpretable
adjective
Expresiones
interpret as
1/ɪntˈɚpɹət ˈæz/
fixed phrase
Understand something in a specific way
To understand something as having a certain meaning.
Ejemplos
- She interpreted his comment as an insult.
- I wouldn't interpret his delay as a lack of interest.
interpret for someone
1/ɪntˈɚpɹət fɚ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
Translate spoken words for someone instantly
To change what someone says into another language right away for them.
Ejemplos
- She will interpret for the guest during the interview.
- He interpreted for the doctor and patient.
open to interpretation
1/ˈoʊpən tə ɪntˌɚpɹɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Able to be understood differently
Something that can be understood in more than one way.
Ejemplos
- The ending of the movie is open to interpretation.
- His message was vague and open to interpretation.
open to interpretation
2/ˈoʊpən tə ɪntˌɚpɹɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
can be understood differently
Something that can have more than one meaning or explanation.
Ejemplos
- The ending of the movie is open to interpretation.
- His words are open to interpretation, so be careful.