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in its entirety
A formal expression that means 'fully' or 'completely'. The word is used almost exclusively in this fixed phrase.
Das Problem muss in Gänze erfasst werden, bevor wir eine Lösung finden.
The problem must be understood in its entirety before we find a solution.
The noun 'Gänze' is used almost exclusively in the fixed expression 'in Gänze' (in its entirety). Using it as a standalone noun in a sentence is very unusual and sounds unnatural.
Der Bericht beschreibt das Projekt in Gänze.
The report describes the project in its entirety.
The expression 'in Gänze' (in its entirety) is formal and belongs to written language or official language. It is hardly used in normal everyday conversation.
Der Antrag muss in Gänze ausgefüllt werden.
The application must be filled out in its entirety.
'Gänze' is the noun form of the adjective 'ganz' (whole/entire). The expression 'in Gänze' (in its entirety) is therefore a formal way to express the idea of 'Ganzheit' (wholeness) or 'Vollständigkeit' (completeness).
Ich habe den ganzen Tag gearbeitet.
I worked the whole day.
whole / quite
'ganz' and 'in Gänze' can both express that something is complete. 'ganz' is very common and fits in many normal sentences, for example with things, texts, or periods of time. 'in Gänze' is a fixed expression and sounds more formal. You are more likely to find it in reports, contracts, or official texts. Learners may confuse the words because both mean 'complete'. In everyday language, 'ganz' is usually more natural; you use 'in Gänze' when the style is meant to be deliberately factual or official.
Der Vertrag gilt nur, wenn alle Seiten ihn in Gänze akzeptieren.
The contract is valid only if all parties accept it in its entirety.
Im Sommer liest sie das ganze Buch zu Hause.
In the summer, she reads the whole book at home.