Andeuten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Andeuten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to hint", "to suggest" or "to imply".

Essential properties of "andeuten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: andeuten
Simple past: deutete an
Participle: angedeutet

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "andeuten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To hint, to suggest, to imply"

Definition: "To indicate or suggest something indirectly or subtly."
Translation(s): to hint, to suggest, to imply, to allude to
Synonym(s): andeuten, anzeigen, hinweisen
Related word(s): hindeuten, anregen, suggerieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Er deutete vorsichtig an, dass er mit der Entscheidung nicht einverstanden war.He cautiously hinted that he did not agree with the decision.
Sie deutete mit einer Handbewegung auf das Gemälde an der Wand an.She gestured with a hand movement towards the painting on the wall.
Der Lehrer deutete an, dass die Prüfung schwierig sein würde.The teacher hinted that the exam would be difficult.

2.) "To outline, to sketch, to give a general idea"

Definition: "To sketch or give a general idea of something without going into detail."
Translation(s): to outline, to sketch, to indicate, to give a general idea of
Synonym(s): Skizzieren, Umreißen, Anreißen
Related word(s): Entwerfen, Darstellen, Schildern

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Architekt deutete die Grundzüge des Gebäudes nur grob an.The architect only roughly outlined the basic features of the building.
In seinem Vortrag deutete er die Hauptpunkte seiner Theorie an.In his lecture, he outlined the main points of his theory.
Sie deutete in ihrem Roman nur vage die wahren Ereignisse an.In her novel, she only vaguely hinted at the true events.

3.) "To gesture, to signal, to indicate with a movement"

Definition: "To make a subtle gesture or movement to indicate something."
Translation(s): to gesture, to signal, to indicate with a gesture, to nod
Synonym(s): zeigen, hinweisen, deuten
Related word(s): Gesticulieren, Winken, Nicken

📝 Some usage examples:

Er deutete mit dem Kopf in Richtung der Tür an.He nodded towards the door.
Sie deutete mit den Augen an, dass wir vorsichtig sein sollten.She indicated with her eyes that we should be careful.
Der Kellner deutete diskret an, dass die Rechnung bereit war.The waiter discreetly indicated that the bill was ready.

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