Die Summe
Example: Die Summe aller Ausgaben übersteigt unser Budget deutlich.
Definition
"Die Summe" refers to the total amount obtained by adding all individual parts or numbers together. It is commonly used in contexts involving calculations, finances, or quantities, as in the phrase 'Die Summe aller Ausgaben übersteigt unser Budget deutlich,' meaning the total expenses exceed the budget significantly.
Etymology
The word "die Summe" comes from the Latin 'summa,' which means 'the highest' or 'the total.' It entered the German language through mathematical and scholarly use, retaining its meaning related to the total or aggregate amount. Did you know that 'summa' was also used in medieval Latin to denote a comprehensive summary?
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"Die Summe" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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