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gist in German

gist in German is Kern, Wesentliche, Hauptinhalt — gist means the main point or essential meaning of something longer or more complicated.

gist in German

Kern
noun
(countable) The main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter; the crux, the heart, the pith.
Wesentliche
noun
(countable) The main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter; the crux, the heart, the pith.
Hauptinhalt
noun
(countable) The main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter; the crux, the heart, the pith.
Hauptpunkt
noun
(countable) The main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter; the crux, the heart, the pith.
Kernaussage
noun
(countable) The main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter; the crux, the heart, the pith.
Quintessenz
noun
(countable) The main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter; the crux, the heart, the pith.

What does "gist" mean?

  1. noun The main point or essential meaning of something longer or more complicated.
    "I didn't catch every word, but I got the gist of the argument."
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gist in a sentence

  • I didn't catch every word, but I got the gist of the argument.
  • Just give me the gist — I don't need all the details.

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What is "gist" in German?

"gist" in German is Kern, Wesentliche, Hauptinhalt. gist means: The main point or essential meaning of something longer or more complicated.

How do you use "gist" in a sentence?

Example: "I didn't catch every word, but I got the gist of the argument." In German, "gist" is Kern, Wesentliche, Hauptinhalt.

Are there other ways to say "gist" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "gist": Kern, Wesentliche, Hauptinhalt, Hauptpunkt, Kernaussage, Quintessenz.

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