ADVERB

insgesamt/ˈɪnsɡəˌzamt/altogether; in total; overall

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

Definitions

1.in total; as a whole(sum/amount)

a.used when summing up amounts, numbers, or items

Insgesamt haben wir zehn Äpfel gekauft.—Altogether we bought ten apples.

2.overall; on the whole(generalization)

a.used to state a general conclusion

Insgesamt war die Reise sehr erfolgreich.—Overall, the trip was very successful.

Frequently asked questions

What does "insgesamt" mean in English?
"insgesamt" means altogether, in total, 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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