Translation of German word "insgesamt" to English
insgesamt
Meaning
AdverbIn total; counting everything together; altogether.
How to use
insgesamt ('altogether / in total / overall / on the whole') is an adverb (not a verb). Das macht insgesamt 20 Euro — That makes 20 euros in total.
🇬🇧 English
overall
Example
Insgesamt war die Reise schön.
Overall the trip was nice.
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Common phrases
- insgesamt zehn— ten in total
- insgesamt zufrieden— overall satisfied
- insgesamt gesehen— all in all
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What is the definition of the German word "insgesamt"?▼
The German word "insgesamt" is defined as: "In total; counting everything together; altogether."
What does the German word "insgesamt" mean?▼
The German word "insgesamt" means "overall" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Insgesamt war die Reise schön." (which translates as "Overall the trip was nice.").
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