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to read through
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 describes the process of taking in and understanding a text without emphasizing completion. Durchlesen, on the other hand, emphasizes reading the text from beginning to end. Use lesen for the general process and durchlesen when the complete text is meant.
Vor dem Gespräch lese ich den Bericht noch einmal vollständig durch.
Before the meeting, I’ll read through the report in full once more.
Ich lese den Bericht heute in mehreren Abschnitten.
I’m reading the report in several sections today.
