interpret
gb/ɪntˈɚpɹət/ us/ɪntˈɚpɹət/
B1
Ingles
~ 2200
értelmez, magyaráz, tolmácsol, szinkrontolmácsol, felfog, vesz
PANDIWA
B1
1
Padron ng paggamit:
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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
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.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'interpret' with 'translate'. 'Interpret' can mean explaining meaning in the same language, while 'translate' means changing words into another language.
Kahulugan
Explain the meaning of something
Mga kolokasyon
interpret a message
|interpret a speech
|interpret a text
|interpret the results
|interpret the law
Mga kasingkahulugan
explain (More general; to make something clear without necessarily analyzing it.)
|
clarify (Focuses on making something easier to understand, often by removing confusion.)
Mga kasalungat
misinterpret (To understand or explain something incorrectly.)
Mga tema
communication
|language
|education
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
To explain the meaning of words, actions, or information.
To explain or present the meaning of spoken or written words, actions, or information.
PANDIWA
B2
2
tolmácsol
B1
Padron ng paggamit:
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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
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.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may not realize that 'interpret' in this sense is mainly for spoken language and often in real time, unlike written translation.
Kahulugan
Translate spoken language instantly
Mga kolokasyon
interpret for a diplomat
|interpret in court
|interpret at a conference
Mga kasingkahulugan
translate (General term for changing words from one language to another; not always instant or spoken.)
Mga kasalungat
remain silent (Not providing any translation or speech.)
Mga tema
communication
|language
|travel
|education
Depinisyon
To change spoken words from one language into another right away.
To translate spoken words from one language into another in real time.
PANDIWA
B2
3
Padron ng paggamit:
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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
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.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this with explaining meaning to others; here it is about personal understanding, not explanation.
Kahulugan
Understand something in a certain way
Mga kolokasyon
interpret as a compliment
|interpret as a threat
|interpret data as evidence
Mga kasingkahulugan
perceive (Focuses more on how something is seen or experienced by someone.)
|
construe (Formal term for interpreting words or actions in a specific way.)
Mga kasalungat
ignore (To choose not to give meaning or attention to something.)
Mga tema
thinking
|opinions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
To understand something in your own way.
To understand or judge the meaning of something based on personal ideas or perspective.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
interpret
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɚpɹət/
US/ɪntˈɚpɹət/
Mga pantig at diin
in - ter - pret (3 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Mga anyo ng salita
Verb
- Base: interpret
- 3rd Person Singular: interprets
- Present Participle: interpreting
- Past: interpreted
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
Mga ekspresyon
interpret as
1/ɪntˈɚpɹət ˈæz/
fixed phrase
Understand something in a specific way
To understand something as having a certain meaning.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- The ending of the movie is open to interpretation.
- His words are open to interpretation, so be careful.