die Gesamtsumme
total sum
The total amount that results from adding several individual amounts or items.
EXAMPLE
Die Gesamtsumme auf der Rechnung betrug 127,50 Euro.
The total sum on the invoice was 127.50 euros.
die Gesamtsumme
total sum
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Meanings
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Word composition
The word is a clear compound of 'gesamt' (total, whole) and 'die Summe' (the sum). So it literally refers to the total or whole sum.
EXAMPLE
Bitte prüfen Sie die Gesamtsumme am Ende des Kostenvoranschlags.
Please check the total sum at the end of the cost estimate.
Typical verbs
'Gesamtsumme' (total sum) is often combined with certain verbs that indicate an amount. Typical verbs are 'betragen' (to amount to), 'sich belaufen auf' (to come to), or 'ergeben' (to produce/result in).
EXAMPLE
Die Gesamtsumme aller Spenden beläuft sich auf über 5.000 Euro.
The total sum of all donations comes to over 5,000 euros.
Context: finance
You will almost always find this word in a financial or commercial context. It often appears on invoices, receipts, quotes, or in balance sheets.
EXAMPLE
Überprüfen Sie den Kassenbon, um die Gesamtsumme zu sehen.
Check the receipt to see the total sum.
Compare with
Gesamtsumme vs Summe
sum
Both words can refer to the total amount of several monetary items. „Die Summe“ is the general term for an amount, while „die Gesamtsumme“ makes it especially clear that all relevant individual amounts have been added together. „Gesamtsumme“ is therefore more precise in a complete accounting.
Gesamtsumme
Die Gesamtsumme für Bücher, Hefte und Stifte beträgt 60 Euro.
The total sum for the books, notebooks, and pens is 60 euros.
Summe
Die Summe für die drei Bücher beträgt 45 Euro.
The sum for the three books is 45 euros.
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