Usage Note
Interpretasyon is used in legal, artistic, and linguistic contexts: in law it refers to the reading of a statute, while in the arts it means a performer's personal rendition of a piece. Filipino lawyers and music critics alike use this word in their respective fields.
Examples
" Iba ang interpretasyon ko. "
Natural Translation
My interpretation is different.
Literal Translation
Different the interpretation my.
" Kahanga-hanga ang interpretasyon ng pianista sa awit ni Beethoven. "
Natural Translation
The pianist's interpretation of Beethoven's piece was remarkable.
Literal Translation
Remarkable the interpretation of-the pianist in-the song of Beethoven.
" Magkaiba ang interpretasyon ng dalawang abogado sa batas, kaya't kinailangan pang dalhin ang usapin sa mas mataas na hukuman. "
Natural Translation
The two lawyers' interpretation of the law differed, so the case had to be brought to a higher court.
Literal Translation
Different the interpretation of-the two lawyers in-the law, so needed still bring the matter to-the more high court.
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