misinterpret

ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːprɪt
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Translation of misinterpret into German

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Verb

tr.
1.

general meaning

understand something incorrectly
missverstehen falsch interpretieren missdeuten
  • He misinterpreted her silence as agreement..Er hat ihr Schweigen als Zustimmung missverstanden
2.

translation

translate or explain something inaccurately
missdeuten
  • The guide misinterpreted the historical facts..Der Führer hat die historischen Fakten falsch übersetzt
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Synonyms and analogies of misinterpret in English

Examples of misinterpret in a sentence

  • She misinterpreted his tone as sarcasm.
  • He tends to misinterpret her silence as anger.
  • Don't misinterpret my kindness for weakness.

Translations of "misinterpret" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
missverstehenv.

She quickly corrected her lapsus linguae before anyone could misinterpret her statement.

Sie korrigierte ihren lapsus linguae schnell, bevor jemand ihre Aussage missverstehen konnte.

fehlinterpretierenv.

A legalistic filter can misinterpret the true intent of the law.

Ein kleinlicher juristischer Filter kann die wahre Absicht des Gesetzes fehlinterpretieren.

missinterpretierenv.

Some viewers may misinterpret the film's ending if they're not paying attention.

Manche Zuschauer könnten das Ende des Films missinterpretieren, wenn sie nicht aufmerksam sind.

missdeutenv.

However, you may not misinterpret these concepts.

Sie dürfen nun aber diese Ausdrücke nicht mißdeuten.

falsch auslegenv.

I always think of that when I think of people who misinterpret the Scripture.

Ich denke immer daran, wenn ich über Menschen nachdenke, die die Schrift falsch auslegen.

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misinterpret: Examples and translations in context

We shouldn't misinterpret their kindness as weakness; it's genuine.

Wir sollten ihre Freundlichkeit nicht als Schwäche missverstehen; sie ist aufrichtig.

An inexperienced person may misinterpret instructions, leading to confusion.

Eine unerfahrene Person könnte Anweisungen missverstehen, was zu Verwirrung führt.

There are some people who misinterpret our doctrine and have radical ideas.

Es gibt einige Leute, die unsere Lehren missverstehen und radikale Ideen verfolgen.

His oversensitiveness often makes him misinterpret others' intentions or words.

Seine Überempfindlichkeit lässt ihn oft die Absichten oder Worte anderer missverstehen.

Her resting face gives off a vibe that some misinterpret as unapproachable.

Ihr neutraler Gesichtsausdruck vermittelt eine Stimmung, die manche als unnahbar missverstehen.

Many people misinterpret unemotionality as a sign of weakness or lack of empathy.

Viele Menschen missverstehen Emotionslosigkeit als Zeichen von Schwäche oder mangelnder Empathie.

If you talk in riddles, people may misinterpret what you really mean.

Wenn du in Rätseln sprichst, könnten die Menschen missverstehen, was du wirklich meinst.

Children often misinterpret adult conversations without understanding the context.

Kinder missverstehen oft Gespräche von Erwachsenen, da sie den Kontext nicht kennen.

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