English–German
“summarize” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁezyˈmiːʁən/
Example
Ich resümiere den Bericht.
I summarize the report.
How to say “summarize” in German
“Summarize” in German is resümieren.
Key points are gathered into a short closing statement that gives the overall result.
Example sentences with resümieren
Nach der Präsentation sollte der Redner kurz die Ergebnisse resümieren.
After the presentation, the speaker should briefly summarize the results.
Tips for using resümieren
- "Resümieren" is more formal and analytical than everyday "zusammenfassen", especially in reports, presentations, and academic writing.
Other German words for “summarize”
Ich fasse den Bericht kurz zusammen.
I am briefly summarizing the report.