Interpretuoti

Interpretuoti is a Lithuanian verb that means to interpret, explain, or render meaning. The term is used in various contexts, including linguistic analysis, media and culture, and data or symbol interpretation. It can also denote performing oral interpretation in real time, such as simultaneous or consecutive interpretation at conferences. In general usage, interpretuoti emphasizes understanding and conveying meaning rather than producing a literal word-for-word translation.

Etymology and relation to other terms: Interpretuoti derives from the Latin interpretari and is related in Lithuanian to the noun interpretacija (interpretation). It is a regular verb in the Lithuanian -uoti family, connected with the noun interpretacija and with related verbs such as aiškinti (to explain) and versti (to translate). The verb is commonly contrasted with išversti arba versti, which means to translate text from one language to another; interpretuoti focuses on meaning, interpretation, or explanation, rather than a direct linguistic rendering.

Usage and examples: In linguistic or academic contexts, one might say, “Aš interpretuoju šį tekstą į anglų kalbą,” meaning “I interpret or render this text into English.” In court or media settings, it can refer to real-time language mediation, as in “interpetuoti žodžiu” or “simultaninis interpretuotojas.” In broader discourse, it also appears in phrases like “interpretacija” to denote the act or result of interpretation.

See also: interpretacija, aiškinimas, versti, išversti, kalba.

The term is widely understood in Lithuanian linguistic and cultural discussions as the act of deriving or conveying meaning, distinct from the act of translating literal words.