Deuten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Deuten" is used as verb with the meaning of "interpret", "explain" or "decipher".

Essential properties of "deuten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: deuten
  • Simple past: deutete
  • Participle: gedeutet

See full conjugation of deuten

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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 "deuten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To interpret or explain"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er versuchte, den Traum zu deuten.He tried to interpret the dream.
  2. Wie würden Sie diese Aussage deuten?How would you interpret this statement?
  3. Sie konnte die Zeichen richtig deuten.She could interpret the signs correctly.

2.) "To point or indicate"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er deutete auf das Gebäude in der Ferne.He pointed to the building in the distance.
  2. Sie deutete mit dem Finger auf die richtige Antwort.She pointed with her finger to the correct answer.
  3. Der Lehrer deutete auf die Tafel.The teacher pointed to the blackboard.

3.) "To insinuate or imply"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er deutete an, dass er unzufrieden war.He hinted that he was dissatisfied.
  2. Ihre Worte deuteten auf ein tieferes Problem hin.Her words pointed to a deeper problem.
  3. Sie deutete vorsichtig an, dass sie eine Überraschung geplant hatte.She cautiously hinted that she had planned a surprise.
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