Gesamt
Example: Das Gesamt der Kosten muss vor dem Projektbeginn geprüft werden.
Definition
"Gesamt" refers to the total or entire amount of something, encompassing all parts or elements. In the phrase 'Das Gesamt der Kosten,' it means the complete sum of costs that must be reviewed before starting a project.
Etymology
The word "Gesamt" comes from the German prefix 'ge-' indicating completeness and 'samt,' which means together or collected. It originally signified something brought together as a whole, reflecting its meaning of totality or entirety. Did you know? The prefix 'ge-' is often used in German to form collective or comprehensive nouns.
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"Gesamt" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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