interpret
gb/ɪntˈɚpɹət/ us/ɪntˈɚpɹət/
B1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 2200
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
action
1
Explain the meaning of something
To explain the meaning of words, actions, or information.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to interpret [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'interpret' with 'translate'. 'Interpret' can mean explaining meaning in the same language, while 'translate' means changing words into another language.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
explain (More general; to make something clear without necessarily analyzing it.)
|
clarify (Focuses on making something easier to understand, often by removing confusion.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
misinterpret (To understand or explain something incorrectly.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
interpret a message
|interpret a speech
|interpret a text
|interpret the results
|interpret the law
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
communication
|language
|education
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The teacher interpreted the poem for the students.
- Can you interpret what he meant by that comment?
- The guide interpreted the ancient inscriptions for the group.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She interpreted the story for the class.
- He interpreted my words in a different way.
- The lawyer interpreted the law for us.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B2
action
2
Translate spoken language instantly
To change spoken words from one language into another right away.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to interpret [speech/conversation] from [language] to [language]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may not realize that 'interpret' in this sense is mainly for spoken language and often in real time, unlike written translation.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
translate (General term for changing words from one language to another; not always instant or spoken.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
remain silent (Not providing any translation or speech.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
interpret for a diplomat
|interpret in court
|interpret at a conference
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
communication
|language
|travel
|education
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She interpreted for the visiting president during the meeting.
- The company hired someone to interpret from English to Japanese.
- He interpreted the conversation between the two leaders.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She interpreted my words into French.
- He can interpret English into Spanish very fast.
- The woman will interpret for us at the meeting.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B2
action
3
Understand something in a certain way
To understand something in your own way.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to interpret [something] as [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse this with explaining meaning to others; here it is about personal understanding, not explanation.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
perceive (Focuses more on how something is seen or experienced by someone.)
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construe (Formal term for interpreting words or actions in a specific way.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
ignore (To choose not to give meaning or attention to something.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
interpret as a compliment
|interpret as a threat
|interpret data as evidence
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
thinking
|opinions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I interpreted his silence as agreement.
- They interpreted the results as proof of their theory.
- She interpreted his smile as a sign of approval.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I interpreted his words as a joke.
- She interpreted my look as anger.
- They interpreted the noise as danger.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
interpret
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɚpɹət/
US/ɪntˈɚpɹət/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
in - ter - pret (3 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Verb
- Base: interpret
- 3rd Person Singular: interprets
- Present Participle: interpreting
- Past: interpreted
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
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
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
interpret as
1/ɪntˈɚpɹət ˈæz/
fixed phrase
Understand something in a specific way
To understand something as having a certain meaning.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The ending of the movie is open to interpretation.
- His words are open to interpretation, so be careful.