This is the 13582nd most frequent German word.
deutete
"Deutete" is the simple past tense of "deuten," meaning "interpreted" or "pointed out."
In this sentence, 'deutete' means 'pointed' or 'indicated' and is used to describe a physical gesture of pointing towards something.
Sie deutete auf den Himmel, um den Vogel zu zeigen.
She pointed at the sky to indicate the bird.
Here, 'deutete' is interpreted as 'interpreted' or 'inferred,' referring to making a mental deduction or understanding something.
Er deutete ihre Worte als einen Hinweis, dass sie Hilfe benötigte.
He interpreted her words as a sign that she needed help.
In this context, 'deutete' means 'hinted at' or 'suggested,' used metaphorically to describe how an abstract entity like a painting conveys deeper meaning.