zusammen|fassen
Translation
to summarize, to sum up, to combine
Examples
Kannst du den Text zusammenfassen?
Can you summarize the text?
Wir fassen die Ergebnisse zusammen.
We are summarizing the results.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to summarize sth. Can you summarize the text?
Similar Words
Synonyms: resümieren, bilanzieren; Antonyms: ausführen, detaillieren
Etymology
From 'zusammen' (together) and 'fassen' (to grasp, take). It literally means 'to grasp together', like gathering main points.
Memory Tips
Think of 'fassen' (grasping) all the important information and putting it 'zusammen' (together) into a short summary.