толковать
Translation of толковать
interpret
Meaning of толковать
объяснять, что означает что‑то
to explain the meaning of something
Transcription and pronunciation of толковать
толкова́ть
stress on the 3rd syllable
- Transcription
- [təlkɐˈvatʲ]
- In Latin letters
- tolkovat
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She helped me interpret the poem.
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Она помогла мне истолковать стихотворение.
It’s hard to interpret his silence.
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Его молчание трудно толковать.
толковать synonyms
What's the difference between толковать, интерпретировать, трактовать, and объяснять
More formal: data, results, art.
Formal: to give your own reading.
Advanced: broader words
Broader: to make clear to someone.
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What does толковать mean?
to explain the meaning of something
How do you pronounce толковать?
толковать is pronounced [təlkɐˈvatʲ], in Latin letters “tolkovat”.
How is толковать used in a sentence?
She helped me interpret the poem. Translation: Она помогла мне истолковать стихотворение.
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