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deuten

interpret

verb DOY-ten Less Common
Communication Speech

Also means

point

Usage Note

deuten means to interpret a sign or dream, but with auf it means to point at or suggest: alles deutet auf Regen (everything points to rain). The compound bedeuten means 'to mean'. Don't confuse the two prefixes.

Examples

"Alles deutet auf einen Sieg hin."

Natural Translation

Everything points to a victory.

Literal Translation

Everything points on a victory there.

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