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“total” in German

German

AlsoSumma

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzʊmə/

Example

Die Summe beträgt fünfzig Euro.

The total is fifty euros.

Illustration for Summe (total)

How to say “total” in German

“Total” in German is Summe.

Separate numbers or amounts gather into one final figure.

Full entry for Summe: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Summe

Bei der Abrechnung kommen wir auf eine Summe von 120 Euro.

When settling the account, we come to a total of 120 euros.

Tips for using Summe

  • Summe is feminine, so the definite form is die Summe and its plural is Summen.

Other German words for “total”

Die Summa der Ausgaben beträgt 200 Euro.

The total of the expenses is 200 euros.

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