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To read a text from beginning to end in order to get an overview, check it, or understand it.
Ich muss mir den Vertrag noch einmal in Ruhe durchlesen, bevor ich unterschreibe.
I still need to read through the contract again carefully before I sign it.
'Durchlesen' (to read through) is a separable verb. The prefix 'durch' comes at the end of the main clause. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
Lies dir bitte diese E-Mail genau durch.
Please read this email through carefully.
'Durchlesen' (to read through) is very often used reflexively with a dative pronoun: 'sich (Dativ) etwas durchlesen' (to read something through for oneself). This emphasizes that you are reading something for yourself, often with special attention.
Ich muss mir deinen Vorschlag noch einmal in Ruhe durchlesen.
I need to read through your proposal again carefully.
You typically read through texts that need to be checked or understood. Common objects are: 'einen Vertrag' (a contract), 'ein Dokument' (a document), 'einen Bericht' (a report), 'die Anleitung' (the instructions), or 'eine Nachricht' (a message).
Hast du dir die Anleitung für das neue Gerät schon durchgelesen?
Have you already read through the instructions for the new device?
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'lesen' and 'durchlesen' both refer to a text. 'lesen' is the general word: you can read a book, a message, or an article. 'durchlesen' emphasizes that you look at a text from beginning to end, often in order to check it or get an overview. The words can be confused when talking about documents or emails. If only the activity is meant, 'lesen' is enough. If completeness or checking is important, 'durchlesen' is more precise.
Vor der Unterschrift liest mein Nachbar den Vertrag in Ruhe durch.
Before signing, my neighbor reads through the contract carefully.
Sie liest die Stellenanzeige und überlegt, ob sie sich bewerben soll.
She reads the job posting and considers whether she should apply.