When you sammenfatte something, you are essentially summarizing it. This means you take a longer piece of information, like an article, a meeting, or a discussion, and you distill it down to its core message or key points. It's about presenting the most important aspects concisely and clearly. Think of it as creating a brief overview that captures the essence without all the details. This skill is very useful in professional and academic settings, as it shows you can identify and communicate the crucial elements of complex information.
§ Understanding 'sammenfatte'
When you're speaking Danish, there are many ways to express similar ideas. For 'to summarize' or 'to sum up', 'sammenfatte' is a solid choice. It's common and clear. Let's look at how it compares to some other words you might encounter.
§ 'Sammenfatte' vs. 'Opsummere'
The verb 'opsummere' (CEFR B2) is very similar to 'sammenfatte' and often interchangeable. Both mean 'to summarize' or 'to sum up'. You can use either in most contexts where you want to give a brief overview of the main points.
Kan du sammenfatte mødet for mig?
Translation hint: Can you summarize the meeting for me?
Kan du opsummere mødet for mig?
Translation hint: Can you sum up the meeting for me?
As you can see, in these sentences, both work perfectly well. 'Sammenfatte' might feel slightly more formal or academic in some very specific contexts, but for everyday use, don't overthink it.
§ 'Sammenfatte' vs. 'Kortlægge'
'Kortlægge' (CEFR C1) means 'to map' or 'to chart'. While you might use it when talking about understanding the main points of something, it's not a direct synonym for 'to summarize'. 'Kortlægge' implies a more detailed analysis and representation, like creating a map of information. You wouldn't use 'kortlægge' if you just want to give a quick overview.
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- To give a brief statement of main points.
Han skulle sammenfatte rapporten til ledelsen.
Translation hint: He had to summarize the report for the management.
De forsøgte at kortlægge årsagerne til problemet.
Translation hint: They tried to map out the causes of the problem.
§ 'Sammenfatte' vs. 'Gennemgå'
'Gennemgå' (CEFR B1) means 'to review' or 'to go through'. While reviewing something might lead to a summary, 'gennemgå' itself implies a more thorough examination of all the points, not just picking out the main ones. You 'gennemgå' something to understand it fully, then you might 'sammenfatte' it.
Vi skal gennemgå alle detaljer før beslutningen.
Translation hint: We need to review all the details before the decision.
If you want to say 'summarize', stick with 'sammenfatte' or 'opsummere'. 'Gennemgå' is about the process of examining, not the act of condensing.
§ When to use 'sammenfatte'
Use 'sammenfatte' when you need to provide a concise overview. This could be in a professional setting, like summarizing a meeting or a report, or in a more casual context, like summarizing a story for a friend.
- To summarize a document or text.
- To summarize a conversation or meeting.
- To give a brief account of events.
It's a versatile verb for when you need to cut to the chase and present the core information without all the extra details. Remember, the goal is clarity and brevity.
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Kan du venligst sammenfatte hovedpunkterne i rapporten?
Can you please summarize the main points of the report?
Here, 'sammenfatte' is used with a direct object 'hovedpunkterne'.
Han forsøgte at sammenfatte sine tanker, før han præsenterede dem.
He tried to condense his thoughts before he presented them.
'Sine tanker' is the direct object.
Det er vigtigt at kunne sammenfatte komplekse idéer på en enkel måde.
It is important to be able to summarize complex ideas in a simple way.
Here, 'sammenfatte' is part of an infinitive phrase 'at kunne sammenfatte'.
Konferencen sluttede med en session, der skulle sammenfatte dagens diskussioner.
The conference ended with a session meant to summarize the day's discussions.
'Der skulle sammenfatte' is a relative clause.
Læreren bad eleverne om at sammenfatte teksten med deres egne ord.
The teacher asked the students to summarize the text in their own words.
'At sammenfatte' is part of an infinitive construction.
Hendes evne til at sammenfatte lange møder er imponerende.
Her ability to summarize long meetings is impressive.
'At sammenfatte' is used as a noun phrase here.
Jeg har svært ved at sammenfatte dette emne uden at udelade vigtige detaljer.
I find it difficult to summarize this topic without omitting important details.
Another example of 'at sammenfatte' in an infinitive phrase.
Kunne du sammenfatte, hvad vi har besluttet indtil videre?
Could you sum up what we have decided so far?
A polite request using 'kunne du sammenfatte'.
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Sammenfatte is an essential B2 verb
It's important to know this verb as it means 'to summarize' or 'to sum up.' You'll use it often when discussing texts, presentations, or meetings.
Recognize the parts of the word
The word 'sammenfatte' is a compound verb. 'Sammen' means 'together' and 'fatte' means 'to grasp' or 'to comprehend.' So, to grasp things together means to summarize them.
Pronunciation practice
Practice saying 'sammenfatte' aloud. The 'a' in 'sammen' is like the 'a' in 'father,' and the 'e' in 'fatte' is a short 'e' like in 'bet.' The stress is on the first syllable: SAM-men-fat-te.
Use it in a simple sentence
Try saying: 'Jeg vil sammenfatte hovedpunkterne.' (I want to summarize the main points.) This helps you internalize its usage.
Don't confuse with 'fatte'
While 'fatte' can mean 'to grasp' or 'to understand,' 'sammenfatte' specifically means 'to summarize.' They are not interchangeable in all contexts.
Another useful phrase
You can also use 'at lave en opsummering' which means 'to make a summary.' This is a noun phrase that expresses a similar idea.
Consider its formal use
While 'sammenfatte' is common, it's often used in more formal or academic contexts when presenting information concisely. For very informal situations, you might just say 'kort sagt' (in short).
Practice with examples
Try to summarize a Danish article or a short story you've read using 'sammenfatte.' For instance: 'Jeg har læst artiklen og vil nu sammenfatte dens indhold.' (I have read the article and will now summarize its content.)
Look for synonyms
Other ways to express a similar idea include 'at opsummere' (to sum up, less formal than sammenfatte) or 'at gennemgå kort' (to go through briefly).
Danes value conciseness
In many Danish professional settings, being able to 'sammenfatte' effectively is highly valued. It shows clarity of thought and respect for others' time.
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Hvilket ord betyder at give en kort opsummering?
'Sammenfatte' betyder at give en kort opsummering af hovedpunkterne.
Hvad gør du, når du 'sammenfatter' noget?
At 'sammenfatte' er at give en kort erklæring om hovedpunkterne, ikke en lang historie, et billede eller en sang.
Vælg den sætning, hvor 'sammenfatte' passer bedst:
'Kan du sammenfatte filmen for mig?' betyder 'Can you summarize the movie for me?', hvilket passer med betydningen af at give en kort opsummering.
At 'sammenfatte' betyder at spise.
'Sammenfatte' betyder at opsummere, ikke at spise.
Hvis du 'sammenfatter' en bog, læser du alle detaljer højt.
Når du 'sammenfatter' en bog, giver du en kort oversigt over hovedpunkterne, ikke alle detaljer.
Du kan 'sammenfatte' en lang tekst for at gøre den kortere.
Formålet med at 'sammenfatte' er netop at gøre en lang tekst kortere ved at fokusere på hovedpunkterne.
Which word means 'summarize'?
'Sammenfatte' means to summarize or give a brief statement of main points.
If you want to quickly explain the main ideas of a book, you would:
'Sammenfatte bogen' means to summarize the book.
What is the best way to describe 'sammenfatte'?
'At give en kort oversigt' means to give a short overview, which is the definition of sammenfatte.
The word 'sammenfatte' means to make something longer.
'Sammenfatte' means to make something shorter by summarizing the main points.
You can 'sammenfatte' a meeting.
You can summarize a meeting by giving its main points.
'Sammenfatte' is a word you use to describe eating.
'Sammenfatte' is related to summarizing information, not eating.
This sentence means 'I really like coffee.' The word order is subject (Jeg), verb (kan lide), adverb (godt), and object (kaffe).
This sentence means 'How old are you?' In questions, the verb often comes before the subject.
This sentence means 'We eat dinner at seven o'clock.' The typical Danish sentence structure is Subject-Verb-Object-Time.
Hvilket ord betyder at give en kort erklæring af hovedpunkterne?
'Sammenfatte' betyder at opsummere eller give hovedpunkterne kortfattet.
Efter præsentationen bad chefen hende om at ___ de vigtigste punkter.
Her passer 'sammenfatte' bedst, da det handler om at opsummere.
Hvilken sætning bruger 'sammenfatte' korrekt?
'Sammenfatte' bruges om at opsummere information, ikke fysiske ting.
Man kan 'sammenfatte' en lang historie med få ord.
Ja, 'sammenfatte' handler netop om at gøre noget langt kortfattet.
At 'sammenfatte' betyder at tilføje mange nye detaljer.
Nej, det modsatte er sandt. At sammenfatte betyder at fjerne unødvendige detaljer og fokusere på hovedpunkterne.
Når du 'sammenfatter' en rapport, gør du den kortere.
Korrekt, formålet med at sammenfatte er at forkorte og kondensere information.
Summarize in Danish your favorite hobby in 2-3 sentences. Use the word 'sammenfatte'.
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Sample answer
Min yndlingshobby er at læse bøger. For at sammenfatte, elsker jeg at fordybe mig i forskellige verdener og lære nye ting. Det giver mig ro og inspiration.
Imagine you just watched a short Danish news report. Write one sentence in Danish that summarizes the main topic. Include 'sammenfatte'.
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Sample answer
Nyhederne kunne sammenfatte, at den nye lov vil påvirke mange borgere.
You are explaining a simple recipe to a friend. Write a sentence in Danish to summarize the most important step. Use 'sammenfatte'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
For at sammenfatte, er det vigtigste trin at røre ingredienserne grundigt sammen.
Hvad gør teksten til sidst?
Read this passage:
Teksten handler om Danmarks geografi. Den beskriver kystlinjen, øerne og de store byer. Den nævner også landbrugets betydning for økonomien. Til sidst sammenfatter den Danmarks unikke position i Norden.
Hvad gør teksten til sidst?
Passagen siger 'Til sidst sammenfatter den Danmarks unikke position i Norden.'
Passagen siger 'Til sidst sammenfatter den Danmarks unikke position i Norden.'
Hvad blev kollegaen bedt om at gøre?
Read this passage:
Mødet varede to timer. Vi diskuterede budgettet, nye projekter og medarbejdernes trivsel. Det var en lang, men produktiv session. Lederen bad en kollega om at sammenfatte de vigtigste beslutninger bagefter.
Hvad blev kollegaen bedt om at gøre?
Passagen siger 'Lederen bad en kollega om at sammenfatte de vigtigste beslutninger bagefter.'
Passagen siger 'Lederen bad en kollega om at sammenfatte de vigtigste beslutninger bagefter.'
Hvad prøvede personen at gøre for sin ven?
Read this passage:
Jeg læste en artikel om klimaforandringer. Den forklarede årsagerne, konsekvenserne og mulige løsninger. Det var meget informativt. Jeg prøvede at sammenfatte hovedbudskabet for min ven.
Hvad prøvede personen at gøre for sin ven?
Passagen siger 'Jeg prøvede at sammenfatte hovedbudskabet for min ven.'
Passagen siger 'Jeg prøvede at sammenfatte hovedbudskabet for min ven.'
This sentence means 'You need to summarize the text.'
This sentence means 'Can you summarize the meeting for me?'
This sentence means 'I can summarize the most important points.'
This sentence asks someone to summarize the main points, using 'sammenfatte' correctly.
This sentence expresses the need to summarize a report before a meeting.
This sentence describes someone's impressive ability to summarize.
Hvilket ord betyder bedst det samme som 'sammenfatte'?
'Sammenfatte' betyder at give en kort oversigt over hovedpunkterne, ligesom 'opsummere'.
Vælg den sætning, hvor 'sammenfatte' er brugt korrekt.
'Sammenfatte' handler om at gøre noget kortere og fokusere på hovedpunkterne, ikke at uddybe eller detaljere.
Hvad er det modsatte af at 'sammenfatte'?
At 'sammenfatte' betyder at gøre noget kortere, mens 'uddybe' betyder at gøre det længere og mere detaljeret.
At 'sammenfatte' et møde betyder at give en detaljeret beskrivelse af alt, der blev sagt.
At 'sammenfatte' et møde betyder at give en kort oversigt over de vigtigste beslutninger og diskussioner, ikke en detaljeret beskrivelse.
En god måde at forstå en kompleks tekst på er at prøve at 'sammenfatte' den.
Ved at 'sammenfatte' en kompleks tekst tvinges man til at identificere hovedpunkterne, hvilket kan forbedre forståelsen.
Man kan 'sammenfatte' en lang roman til et kort digt uden at miste betydning.
Selvom man kan 'sammenfatte' hovedtrækkene, vil en stor del af betydningen og nuancerne fra en lang roman sandsynligvis gå tabt i et kort digt.
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Sammenfatte is an essential B2 verb
It's important to know this verb as it means 'to summarize' or 'to sum up.' You'll use it often when discussing texts, presentations, or meetings.
Recognize the parts of the word
The word 'sammenfatte' is a compound verb. 'Sammen' means 'together' and 'fatte' means 'to grasp' or 'to comprehend.' So, to grasp things together means to summarize them.
Pronunciation practice
Practice saying 'sammenfatte' aloud. The 'a' in 'sammen' is like the 'a' in 'father,' and the 'e' in 'fatte' is a short 'e' like in 'bet.' The stress is on the first syllable: SAM-men-fat-te.
Use it in a simple sentence
Try saying: 'Jeg vil sammenfatte hovedpunkterne.' (I want to summarize the main points.) This helps you internalize its usage.
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abstrahere
C1To consider something independently of its associations.
afklaring
B2The act of making something clear or clarified
afspejle
B2To reflect or show the nature of something.
afveje
B2To weigh up different options.
afvige
B2To depart from an established course.
analysere
B1to examine in detail for purposes of explanation
andelen
B1The share, proportion, or part of a whole.
anerkendt
B2Generally accepted or recognized
anfægtelig
C1debatable or contestable
anmærke
C1to note or point out
