How to say to interpret in Korean

Meaning

해석하다 means to understand something and explain its meaning. You can use it for words, signs, pictures, or even someone’s message. In everyday life, it often means telling what something means in a clear way.

Example sentences

1. 친구가 말한 수수께끼 같은 말을 쉽게 해석해 줬어요.

   I interpreted my friend's mysterious words in an easy way.

2. 지도에서 도시의 기호를 해석했어요.

   I interpreted the symbols on the map of the city.

3. 친구가 나에게 손짓을 해서, 나는 그 의도를 해석했어.

   My friend made a gesture and I interpreted what he meant.

4. 그림책에서 아이가 무슨 생각을 했는지 해석해 봤어요.

   I tried to interpret what the child was thinking in the picture book.