Meaning
To summarize briefly, to state something concisely.
Cultural Background
Germans value efficiency. Using 'kurzum' shows you respect the listener's time.
The Comma Rule
Always put a comma after 'kurzum' when it introduces a summary clause.
Meaning
To summarize briefly, to state something concisely.
The Comma Rule
Always put a comma after 'kurzum' when it introduces a summary clause.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct adverb.
Die Reise war teuer, lang und anstrengend; _____, es war kein Erfolg.
Kurzum is the only word that functions as a summary marker here.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesDie Reise war teuer, lang und anstrengend; _____, es war kein Erfolg.
Kurzum is the only word that functions as a summary marker here.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is almost always at the start of the summary clause.
Related Phrases
Kurz gesagt
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