انگریزی

interpret

gb/ɪntˈɚpɹət/ us/ɪntˈɚpɹət/
B1 انگریزی
~ 2200
معانی
0 معانی
فعل B1 action
1

Explain the meaning of something

To explain the meaning of words, actions, or information.

استعمال کا انداز: to interpret [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'interpret' with 'translate'. 'Interpret' can mean explaining meaning in the same language, while 'translate' means changing words into another language.
ہم معنی الفاظ
explain (More general; to make something clear without necessarily analyzing it.) | clarify (Focuses on making something easier to understand, often by removing confusion.)
متضاد الفاظ
misinterpret (To understand or explain something incorrectly.)
لفظی تراکیب
interpret a message |interpret a speech |interpret a text |interpret the results |interpret the law
موضوعات
communication |language |education |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • She interpreted the story for the class.
  • He interpreted my words in a different way.
  • The lawyer interpreted the law for us.
فعل B2 action
2

Translate spoken language instantly

To change spoken words from one language into another right away.

استعمال کا انداز: to interpret [speech/conversation] from [language] to [language]
عام غلطی:
Learners may not realize that 'interpret' in this sense is mainly for spoken language and often in real time, unlike written translation.
ہم معنی الفاظ
translate (General term for changing words from one language to another; not always instant or spoken.)
متضاد الفاظ
remain silent (Not providing any translation or speech.)
لفظی تراکیب
interpret for a diplomat |interpret in court |interpret at a conference
موضوعات
communication |language |travel |education
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • She interpreted my words into French.
  • He can interpret English into Spanish very fast.
  • The woman will interpret for us at the meeting.
فعل B2 action
3

Understand something in a certain way

To understand something in your own way.

استعمال کا انداز: to interpret [something] as [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse this with explaining meaning to others; here it is about personal understanding, not explanation.
ہم معنی الفاظ
perceive (Focuses more on how something is seen or experienced by someone.) | construe (Formal term for interpreting words or actions in a specific way.)
متضاد الفاظ
ignore (To choose not to give meaning or attention to something.)
لفظی تراکیب
interpret as a compliment |interpret as a threat |interpret data as evidence
موضوعات
thinking |opinions |communication |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • I interpreted his silence as agreement.
  • They interpreted the results as proof of their theory.
  • She interpreted his smile as a sign of approval.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • I interpreted his words as a joke.
  • She interpreted my look as anger.
  • They interpreted the noise as danger.
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IPA
GB/ɪntˈɚpɹət/
US/ɪntˈɚpɹət/
ہجا بندی اور زور
in - ter - pret (3 ہجے)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
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Verb
  • Base: interpret
  • 3rd Person Singular: interprets
  • Present Participle: interpreting
  • Past: interpreted
متعلقہ الفاظ
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
عبارات

interpret as

1
/ɪntˈɚpɹət ˈæz/
fixed phrase

Understand something in a specific way

To understand something as having a certain meaning.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • The ending of the movie is open to interpretation.
  • His words are open to interpretation, so be careful.

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