Die Zusammenfassung
Example: Die Zusammenfassung des Berichts hilft beim schnellen Verstehen.
Definition
"Die Zusammenfassung" is a noun in German that means a concise summary or overview of a text, speech, or report. It serves to highlight the main points or essence of the original content, making it easier and quicker to understand the key information.
Etymology
The word "die Zusammenfassung" comes from the German verb 'zusammenfassen,' which means 'to summarize' or 'to condense.' It combines 'zusammen' (together) and 'fassen' (to grasp or seize), literally meaning 'to grasp together.' This reflects its function of bringing together key points into a single, compact form.
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"Die Zusammenfassung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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