tolken

Definitions of tolken
  1. verb
    give an interpretation or explanation to
    synonyms: interpreteren, vertolken
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    types:
    herinterpreteren, reïnterpreteren
    interpret from a different viewpoint
    glosseren
    provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
    type of:
    duiden, expliceren, expliciteren, expliqueren, exponeren, preciseren, toelichten, uiteendoen, uiteenzetten, uitleggen, verdietsen, verduidelijken, verhelderen, verklaren
    make plain and comprehensible
  2. verb
    give an interpretation or rendition of
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    types:
    uitzingen, zingen
    deliver by singing
    solfegiëren, solmiseren
    sing by the syllables of solmization
    type of:
    doen, gebeuren, verrichten
    carry out or perform an action
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