Durchschauen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Durchschauen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to see through", "to fathom" or "to understand".

Essential properties of "durchschauen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: durchschauen
Simple past: schaute durch
Participle: durchgeschaut

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "durchschauen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To see through someone's hidden intentions"

Definition: "To understand or see through someone's hidden intentions."
Translation(s): to see through, to fathom, to understand, to penetrate
Synonym(s): durchblicken, erkennen
Antonym(s): täuschen, irreführen
Related word(s): durchsichtig, Einsicht

📝 Some usage examples:

Er konnte ihre Lügen sofort durchschauen.He could immediately see through her lies.
Sie durchschaut seine wahren Absichten.She sees through his true intentions.
Ich habe das Spiel schnell durchschaut.I quickly understood the game.

2.) "To see through something physically"

Definition: "To look through a transparent or translucent object."
Translation(s): see through, look through
Synonym(s): hindurchsehen
Related word(s): durchsichtig, Glas

📝 Some usage examples:

Man kann durch das Fenster durchschauen.One can see through the window.
Er durchschaut das Glas.He sees through the glass.
Sie durchschaut den Vorhang.She sees through the curtain.

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