zusammenfassend
Translation
summarizing, concluding, in summary
Examples
Er gab einen zusammenfassenden Bericht.
He gave a summarizing report.
Zusammenfassend lässt sich sagen, dass es ein Erfolg war.
In summary, it can be said that it was a success.
Grammar Patterns
Used as an adjective before a noun. He is writing a summarizing email.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kurz, bündig, prägnant; Antonyms: ausführlich (detailed), detailliert (detailed)
Etymology
From 'zusammen' (together) + 'fassend' (grasping). Literally 'grasping together'.
Memory Tips
Picture 'grasping' (fassen) all the key ideas 'together' (zusammen) to form a summary.