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zusammenfassend lässt sich sagen

in summary; to sum up; in conclusion one can say

adverb tsu-ZA-men-fa-send LEST zikh ZAH-gen Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

summarising, it can be said

Usage Note

Zusammenfassend lässt sich sagen is a formal closing formula in academic papers, presentations, and serious journalism: Zusammenfassend lässt sich sagen, dass die Ergebnisse vielversprechend sind. It is impersonal and sounds more measured than the direct ich fasse zusammen. A reliable standard phrase for conclusions.

Examples

"Zusammenfassend lässt sich sagen, dass die Reform dringend notwendig ist."

Natural Translation

In summary, it can be said that the reform is urgently needed.

Literal Translation

Summarisingly can itself be said, that the reform urgently necessary is.

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