Summieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Summieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to sum", "to add up" or "to total".

Essential properties of "summieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: summieren
Simple past: summierte
Participle: summiert

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "summieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To calculate the total sum of numbers or quantities"

Definition: "To calculate the total sum of several numbers or quantities."
Translation(s): to sum, to add up, to total
Synonym(s): addieren, zusammenzählen
Antonym(s): subtrahieren
Related word(s): Addition, Summe

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich muss die Zahlen in der Tabelle summieren.I need to sum the numbers in the table.
Er kann schnell im Kopf summieren.He can quickly add up in his head.
Wir sollten die Kosten für das Projekt summieren.We should sum the costs for the project.

2.) "To accumulate or add elements over time"

Definition: "To accumulate or add elements or factors over time."
Translation(s): to accumulate, to add up, to pile up
Synonym(s): anhäufen, sammeln
Antonym(s): reduzieren
Related word(s): Akkumulation, Anhäufung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Probleme summieren sich über die Jahre.The problems accumulate over the years.
Mit der Zeit summieren sich die kleinen Erfolge.Over time, small successes add up.
Die Fehler summieren sich, wenn man nicht aufpasst.The errors accumulate if one is not careful.

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