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interpretation
The interpretation or explanation of the meaning of something, for example a text, a work of art, or a dream. It is the way someone understands and explains something.
Es gibt viele verschiedene Interpretationen dieses Gedichts.
There are many different interpretations of this poem.
interpretation
The artistic performance of a piece of music or a role in the theater. It describes the personal style with which an artist performs a work.
Ihre Interpretation der Mondscheinsonate war atemberaubend.
Her interpretation of the Moonlight Sonata was breathtaking.
The noun 'Interpretation' (interpretation) comes from the verb 'interpretieren' (to interpret). The ending '-ation' is typical for feminine nouns derived from verbs.
Es ist nicht einfach, moderne Kunst zu interpretieren.
It is not easy to interpret modern art.
'Interpretation' (interpretation) is very often used with a genitive to say what is being interpreted. Alternatively, you can also use the preposition 'von' (of/from) with the dative.
Die Interpretation des Romans war sehr umstritten.
The interpretation of the novel was very controversial.
This meaning can often be recognized by words like 'Text' (text), 'Gedicht' (poem), 'Traum' (dream), 'Daten' (data), or 'Verhalten' (behavior). It is about understanding and explaining something abstract.
Seine Interpretation der Daten führte zu einer neuen Theorie.
His interpretation of the data led to a new theory.
Common phrases are 'Raum für Interpretation lassen' (to leave room for interpretation) or that something is 'eine Frage der Interpretation' (a matter of interpretation). This means that there is no single correct interpretation.
Die neuen Regeln lassen viel Raum für Interpretation.
The new rules leave a lot of room for interpretation.
This meaning refers to the performance of art. You can recognize it from words like 'Musikstück' (piece of music), 'Sonate' (sonata), 'Rolle' (role), or 'Lied' (song).
Der Dirigent ist für seine moderne Interpretation klassischer Stücke bekannt.
The conductor is known for his modern interpretation of classical pieces.
analysis
For a text or work of art, analysis and interpretation can follow one another and partly overlap. Analysis examines structure and details, while interpretation derives a meaning or message from them. Use “Analyse” when the focus is on the components and their connections, and “Interpretation” when you explain what they mean.
Die Interpretation des Gedichts versteht die Reise als Suche nach einem neuen Anfang.
The interpretation of the poem sees the journey as a search for a new beginning.
Die Analyse des Gedichts beschreibt seine Bilder, Reime und sprachlichen Muster.
The analysis of the poem describes its imagery, rhymes, and linguistic patterns.
