Die Zusammenfassung
Example: Die Zusammenfassung des Berichts fasst alle wichtigen Punkte zusammen.
Definition
"Die Zusammenfassung" is a noun in German that refers to a concise summary or overview that captures the main points of a larger text, report, or discussion. It is used to present essential information clearly and briefly, such as in the phrase "Die Zusammenfassung des Berichts fasst alle wichtigen Punkte zusammen."
Etymology
The word "die Zusammenfassung" comes from the German verb "zusammenfassen," which means to summarize or compile. It is a compound of "zusammen" (together) and "fassen" (to grasp or seize). Did you know? The idea is metaphorically 'grasping together' the main points into one concise form.
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"Die Zusammenfassung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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