das Gesamtgewicht
Translation
total weight, gross weight
Examples
Das Gesamtgewicht des Gepäcks ist zu hoch.
The total weight of the luggage is too high.
Das zulässige Gesamtgewicht beträgt 3,5 Tonnen.
The permissible gross weight is 3.5 tons.
Grammar Patterns
((the total weight)) the total weight The total weight of the truck must not exceed 40 tons.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bruttogewicht (gross weight); Antonyms: Nettogewicht (net weight)
Etymology
Composed of 'Gesamt-' (total, overall) and 'Gewicht' (weight).
Memory Tips
Think of the sign on a truck or in an elevator indicating the maximum 'total weight'.