ADVERB

insgesamt/ˈɪnsɡəˌzamt/in total; altogether; overall

insgesamt is a German adverb that means in total, altogether, or overall. It is pronounced /ˈɪnsɡəˌzamt/.

Definitions

1.in total; as a whole(quantity, sum)

a.used to indicate the sum or total amount

Es waren insgesamt zwanzig Gäste auf der Party.—There were twenty guests in total at the party.

2.all things considered; overall(general statement)

a.used to introduce a general appraisal or summary

Insgesamt war die Reise ein voller Erfolg.—Overall, the trip was a total success.

Frequently asked questions

What does "insgesamt" mean in English?
"insgesamt" means in total, altogether, or overall. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "insgesamt"?
"insgesamt" is pronounced /ˈɪnsɡəˌzamt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "insgesamt"?
"insgesamt" is a adverb in German.

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