English–German
“whole” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/gəˈzamt/
Example
Die gesamte Klasse kam pünktlich.
The whole class arrived on time.
How to say “whole” in German
“Whole” in German is gesamt.
A full collection counted as one unit rather than as separate items.
Example sentences with gesamt
Die gesamte Familie saß am Tisch.
The whole family sat at the table.
Tips for using gesamt
- Insgesamt is the usual adverb for 'altogether' or 'in total', while gesamt normally modifies a noun.