der Subtext

subtext

C2Culture & leisure

Meaning

A meaning that is not stated but lies between the lines.

Example: Iranische Filme leben oft von ihrem politischen Subtext. (Iranian films often thrive on their political subtext.)

In other languages

DEDeutsch der Subtext
FAفارسی معنای ضمنی، لایهٔ پنهان متن

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