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Interpretation

interpretation

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Meaning of Interpretation

an explanation of what something means

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German/ɪntɛʁpʁeˈtaːt͡si̯oːn/
interpretation
Interpretation - толкование
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What's the difference between Interpretation / Auslegung / Deutung / Darbietung / Erklärung / Sinngebung

🇩🇪German
Interpretation

толкование — an explanation of what something means

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Auslegung

Interpretation in the sense of how a text, law, rule, or statement is construed; often slightly formal and analytical.

C1Often

Die Auslegung des Vertrags führte zu unterschiedlichen Ergebnissen.

Толкование договора привело к разным результатам.

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Deutung

An interpretation that tries to uncover hidden meaning in symbols, events, or behavior; often more subjective.

C1Often

Seine Deutung des Traums war für alle überraschend.

Его толкование сна удивило всех.

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Darbietung

A performance or presentation of a work; not meaning-based interpretation, but the act of presenting something artistically.

C1Rarely

Die Darbietung des Stücks beeindruckte das Publikum.

Исполнение пьесы произвело впечатление на публику.

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Erklärung

An explanation or clarification of something; the most general and frequent term, close to interpretation but usually simpler and more direct.

B2Very Often

Die Erklärung des Lehrers war für die Schüler sehr hilfreich.

Объяснение учителя было очень полезным для учеников.

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Sinngebung

The act of giving something meaning; the focus is not on explaining, but on assigning or creating meaning.

C1Rarely

Die Sinngebung seiner Arbeit war ihm besonders wichtig.

Придание смысла его работе было для него особенно важным.

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Analyse

An analysis, meaning a systematic breakdown into parts to understand structure or causes; closer to examination than interpretation.

C1Very Often

Die Analyse der Ergebnisse dauerte mehrere Stunden.

Анализ результатов занял несколько часов.

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Interpretation translation: толкование. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

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/ɪntɛʁpʁeˈtaːt͡si̯oːn/

Interpretation translation

толкование

Interpretation transcription

/ɪntɛʁpʁeˈtaːt͡si̯oːn/

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eine Erklärung dessen, was etwas bedeutet

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