German word

resümieren

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁezyˈmiːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbsummarize

Example

Ich resümiere den Bericht.

I summarize the report.

Illustration for resümieren (summarize)

More examples

Nach der Präsentation sollte der Redner kurz die Ergebnisse resümieren.

After the presentation, the speaker should briefly summarize the results.

Core concept

Key points are gathered into a short closing statement that gives the overall result.

Common phrases

  • Ergebnisse resümieren

    summarize results

  • stichpunktartig resümieren

    summarize in bullet points

  • die Kernaussagen resümieren

    summarize the key statements

Similar words

zusammenfassen: To state the main points of a lengthy text or speech briefly and clearly.
kurz fassen: To convey the essential information using very few words.

Definition in German

Kurz die wichtigsten Punkte eines Textes oder Vortrags nennen und daraus ein Fazit ziehen.

Word origin

German "resümieren" was borrowed from French "résumer", which ultimately goes back to Latin "resumere", meaning "take up again".

Usage tips

  • "Resümieren" is more formal and analytical than everyday "zusammenfassen", especially in reports, presentations, and academic writing.

Opposites

Related words

  • Resümeesummarynoun
  • resümierbarsummarizableadjective

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