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To briefly and concisely summarize the most important points of something, such as a discussion, a text, or an event.
Können Sie am Ende der Besprechung die Ergebnisse kurz resümieren?
Could you briefly summarize the results at the end of the meeting?
The verb 'resümieren' (to summarize) is used mainly in written language and in formal contexts such as meetings, lectures, or academic texts. It sounds more educated than everyday expressions.
Abschließend resümierte der Redner die Kernaussagen seines Vortrags.
In conclusion, the speaker summarized the key points of his lecture.
The ending '-ieren' is a typical feature of verbs that have been adopted into German from other languages, often French or Latin. When you see a verb ending in '-ieren', you can often assume a more formal or specialized meaning.
Lassen Sie mich die wichtigsten Punkte kurz resümieren.
Let me briefly summarize the most important points.
'Resümieren' (to summarize) usually requires an accusative object. You ask: 'Was wird resümiert?' (What is being summarized?). This object names what is being summarized.
Der Projektleiter resümierte die Fortschritte der letzten Woche.
The project manager summarized the progress of the last week.
to summarize / group
'zusammenfassen' and 'resümieren' both mean to briefly present the most important points. 'zusammenfassen' is very general and fits many everyday situations, at school, or at work. 'resümieren' sounds somewhat more formal and is often used at the end of a discussion, report, or event. It emphasizes drawing a brief conclusion. In everyday language, 'zusammenfassen' is usually more natural; 'resümieren' fits well when you are speaking in a concluding and concise way.
Nach der Diskussion resümierte die Teamleiterin die wichtigsten Ergebnisse.
After the discussion, the team leader summarized the most important results.
Am Ende der Stunde fasst der Lehrer die wichtigsten Regeln noch einmal zusammen.
At the end of the lesson, the teacher summarizes the most important rules once again.