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interpreter in Malay

jurubahasa

/ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪ.tə/US/ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪ.tɚ/

interpreter in Malay: jurubahasa, juru bahasa, penterjemah. In English, interpreter means a person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another, particularly.

Malay words for interpreter

one who interprets a language — see also dragoman
jurubahasa, juru bahasa, penterjemah

English meaning of interpreter

  1. noun A person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another, particularly.
  2. noun A person or thing that translates speech or signing, as opposed to texts.
  3. noun Synonym of translator, one who translates various forms of texts.
  4. noun Synonym of commentator, one who explains laws or scripture.

Full definition of interpreter

interpreter in a sentence

  • ... an interpreter of dreams ...
  • A Japanese man who is tried before a German court is assisted by an interpreter in making oral statements.
  • At the historic site, there are a number of interpreters who demonstrate ancient crafts.

Synonyms of interpreter

All synonyms of interpreter

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Questions about interpreter in Malay

What is the meaning of interpreter in Malay?
Interpreter in Malay is jurubahasa, juru bahasa, penterjemah.
Apakah maksud interpreter dalam bahasa Melayu?
Interpreter: jurubahasa, juru bahasa, penterjemah.
What does interpreter mean in English?
Interpreter means a person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another, particularly.

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