zwischen den Zeilen lesen

to read between the lines

Türkçe: satır aralarını okumak

Noun

die Zeilen Pl.

Verb

lesen

Topic

Kommunikation

Watch out. Common mistake: learners take it literally; it's always figurative.

In a sentence

Which form of lesen fills the gap?

Der kluge Leser ____ zwischen den Zeilen ihrer Nachricht.

How it is used

Idiomatic. Means 'to read between the lines' – understanding hidden meaning. Use in a discussion about a vague email or political speech. Common mistake: learners take it literally; it's always figurative.

Other verbs that go with Zeilen

This is the choice the collocation turns on.

• ein paar Zeilen schreibento write a few lines

All collocations with Zeilen

Other collocations built on lesen

• ein Buch lesento read a book
• jdm. die Leviten lesento read someone the riot act

More from Kommunikation

• zur Verhandlung kommento come to trial
• jdm. Dank sagento thank someone
• auf Vorbehalte stoßento encounter/meet with reservations
• in Sicht kommento become visible or foreseeable
• eine Behauptung aufstellento make a claim

All collocations in Kommunikation