to perform / interpret
💡 Memory tip: Related to English “hermeneutics,” the art of INTERPRETING texts — ερμηνεύω = I interpret / perform.
“Ερμηνεύω τον κύριο ρόλο στην ταινία.”
I play the lead role in the movie.
I perform
“Ερμηνεύω παλιά ελληνικά τραγούδια.”
I perform old Greek songs.
you perform
“Ποιον ρόλο ερμηνεύεις;”
Which role are you playing?
he/she performs
“Ερμηνεύει την Αντιγόνη στο θέατρο.”
She performs Antigone at the theater.
we perform
“Ερμηνεύουμε τραγούδια του Θεοδωράκη.”
We perform songs by Theodorakis.
you (all) perform
“Πώς ερμηνεύετε αυτό το ποίημα;”
How do you (all) interpret this poem?
they perform
“Ερμηνεύουν έργα του Μότσαρτ.”
They perform works by Mozart.
I performed
“Ερμήνευσα τον ρόλο του πατέρα.”
I performed the role of the father.
you performed
“Ερμήνευσες τα όνειρά σου;”
Did you interpret your dreams?
he/she performed
“Ερμήνευσε ένα υπέροχο τραγούδι.”
She performed a wonderful song.
we performed
“Ερμηνεύσαμε ένα αρχαίο δράμα.”
We performed an ancient drama.
you (all) performed
“Ερμηνεύσατε το έργο στην Επίδαυρο;”
Did you (all) perform the play at Epidaurus?
they performed
“Ερμήνευσαν τον εθνικό ύμνο.”
They performed the national anthem.
I will perform
“Θα ερμηνεύσω τον ρόλο του Οδυσσέα.”
I will perform the role of Odysseus.
you will perform
“Θα ερμηνεύσεις το τραγούδι;”
Will you perform the song?
he/she will perform
“Θα ερμηνεύσει μια άρια στη συναυλία.”
She will perform an aria at the concert.
we will perform
“Θα ερμηνεύσουμε μια κωμωδία το καλοκαίρι.”
We will perform a comedy in the summer.
you (all) will perform
“Θα ερμηνεύσετε κάτι δικό σας;”
Will you (all) perform something of your own?
they will perform
“Θα ερμηνεύσουν παραδοσιακή μουσική.”
They will perform traditional music.