English

Etymology
From F. interpréter, L. interpretari, past participle interpretatus, from interpre interpreter, agent, negotiator; inter between + (probably) the root of pretium price.

Pronunciation
(Received Pronunciation|UK) IPA|/ɪn�t��pɹɪt/, SAMPA|/In"t3:prIt/
(General American|US) IPA|/ɪn�t�pɹɪt/, SAMPA|/In"t3`prIt/

Verb
en-verb

1. To explain or tell the meaning of; to expound; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms; to decipher; to define; -- applied esp. to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.; as, to interpret the Hebrew language to an Englishman; to interpret an Indian speech.

#:"Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us." Matt. i. 23.
#:"And Pharaoh told them his dreams; but there was none that could interpret them unto Pharaoh." Gen. xli. 8.

1. To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation; as, an actor interprets the character of Hamlet; a musician interprets a sonata; an artist interprets a landscape.
2. intransitive To act as an interpreter.

Translations
trans-top|To explain or tell the meaning of
Dutch: verklaren
trans-mid
Finnish: tulkita
trans-bottom

trans-top|To apprehend and represent by means of art
Finnish: tulkita
trans-mid
trans-bottom

trans-top|To act as an interpreter
Dutch: vertalen
trans-mid
Finnish: tulkata
trans-bottom

Synonyms
translate; explain; solve; render; expound; elucidate; decipher; unfold; unravel.

References
R:1913

Czech

Noun
interpret m

1. interpreter (computing)

Category:Czech nouns

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