When to use to interpret in Korean

When to use it

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. 학교에서 선생님이 긴 문장을 쉽게 해석해 줘요.

   At school, the teacher interprets long sentences in an easy way.

2. 저는 친구의 말을 다르게 해석했어요.

   I interpreted my friend's words differently.

3. 아빠는 지도의 기호를 해석해요.

   Dad interprets the symbols on the map.

4. 박물관에서 가이드가 그림을 해석해 줬어요.

   At the museum, the guide interpreted the painting for us.

5. 점원은 제 표정을 피곤하다고 해석했어요.

   The shop clerk interpreted my expression as tired.

6. 여행 중에 우리는 외국어 표지판을 해석했어요.

   During the trip, we interpreted a foreign-language sign.