Zusammenfassen
Example: Kannst du die wichtigsten Punkte kurz zusammenfassen?
Definition
"Zusammenfassen" means to briefly restate or sum up the main points or ideas of a text, speech, or discussion, often to provide a clear and concise overview or conclusion.
Etymology
The word "zusammenfassen" comes from the German prefix "zusammen-" meaning 'together' and the verb "fassen" meaning 'to grasp' or 'to seize.' Literally, it means 'to grasp together,' which evolved to mean summarizing or bringing ideas together. Did you know this verb paints a picture of gathering scattered thoughts into one concise form?
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"Zusammenfassen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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