misinterpret
intermediateB1/ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/ · mis-in-ter-pret
to understand or explain something incorrectly.
Meanings
to understand or explain something incorrectly.
کسی چیز کو غلط سمجھنا یا بیان کرنا۔
غلط تشریح کرنا
ghalat tashreeh karna
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- misinterpret someone's words
- misinterpret a situation
- misinterpret the evidence
Example Sentences
If you misinterpret my feelings, it could lead to misunderstandings.
اگر آپ میرے احساسات کو غلط سمجھتے ہیں، تو اس سے غلط فہمیاں پیدا ہو سکتی ہیں۔
Agar aap mere ehsaasat ko ghalat samajhte hain, to is se ghalat fehmiyaan paida ho sakti hain.
The report was misinterpreted by many, affecting public opinion.
کئی لوگوں نے رپورٹ کو غلط تشریح کیا، جس سے عوامی رائے متاثر ہوئی۔
Kayi logon ne report ko ghalat tashreeh kiya, jis se aawaami rai mutasir hui.
He tends to misinterpret jokes, taking them too seriously.
وہ مذاقوں کو اکثر غلط تشریح کرتا ہے، انہیں بہت سنجیدگی سے لیتا ہے۔
Woh mazaqon ko aksar ghalat tashreeh karta hai, unhein bohat sanjeedgi se leta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of misinterpret as 'missed interpretation' to recall its meaning.
Picture a person reading a book and misunderstanding the plot entirely.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "misinterpret" — to interpret wrongly
First known use: 19th century
The word is formed by adding the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' to 'interpret', originating from Latin 'interpretari'.