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Sinndeutung

Definitions of Sinndeutung
  1. noun
    a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
  2. noun
    an explanation that results from interpreting something
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    types:
    Klärung
    an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding
    Bibelauslegung
    an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible)
    Textauslegung, Textinterpretation
    an interpretation based on the exact wording
    Fehldeutung, Missdeutung, Missinterpretation, Mißdeutung, Mißinterpretation
    putting the wrong interpretation on
    type of:
    Erklärung, Erläuterung
    a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
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