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insgesamt

in total · overall

Dieses Wort benutzt man, wenn man alles zusammenzählt oder betrachtet, also die Summe von allem meint.

The German word "insgesamt" is an adverb that means "overall", "in total", or "altogether". It is composed of "in" and "gesamt". "In" is a preposition meaning "in", and "gesamt" is an adjective meaning "total" or "whole". "Insgesamt" is used to give a collective evaluation or sum up a situation.

Similar words in German include:

  • "alles in allem" (all in all)
  • "summa summarum" (summed up)
  • "zusammen" (together)
  • "gesamt" (total)

Differences:

  • "alles in allem" is more idiomatic and often used in casual speech to summarise a point.
  • "summa summarum" is more formal and used in written or formal spoken German to offer a summary.
  • "zusammen" means "together" but doesn’t imply a summary or total count like "insgesamt".
  • "gesamt" is an adjective and cannot function as an adverb like "insgesamt".

"Insgesamt" specifically provides an aggregate view, fitting seamlessly into both written and spoken contexts.

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Examples

Insgesamt haben wir 10 Teilnehmer.adverb

In total, we have 10 participants.

Insgesamt kostet das Essen 50 Euro.adverb

The food costs 50 Euros in total.

Insgesamt sind zwanzig Teilnehmer bei der Konferenz.adverb

In total there are twenty participants at the conference.

Insgesamt kamen zwanzig Gäste zur Feier.adverb

In total, twenty guests came to the celebration.

Insgesamt ergibt das eine gute Summe.adverb

Overall, that makes a good sum.

Insgesamt waren fünfzehn Personen anwesend.adverb

Overall, fifteen people were present.

Insgesamt war das Wetter während unseres Urlaubs sehr angenehm.adverb

Overall, the weather during our vacation was very pleasant.

Insgesamt fühlten wir uns nach der langen Reise sehr müde.adverb

Overall, we felt very tired after the long journey.

Insgesamt dauerte die Zugfahrt nur drei Stunden.adverb

Overall the train journey only took three hours.

Insgesamt lief der Tag besser als gedacht.adverb

Overall, the day went better than expected.

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