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synopsis in German

synopsis in German is Zusammenfassung, Übersicht, Synopse — synopsis means a short summary that covers the main points of a book, film, or other written work.

synopsis in German

Zusammenfassung
noun
(authorship) A brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work.
Übersicht
noun
(authorship) A brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work.
Synopse
noun
(authorship) A brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work.

What does "synopsis" mean?

  1. noun A short summary that covers the main points of a book, film, or other written work.
    "The back cover gave a brief synopsis of the plot."
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synopsis in a sentence

  • The back cover gave a brief synopsis of the plot.
  • She wrote a one-page synopsis before pitching the novel to agents.

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What is "synopsis" in German?

"synopsis" in German is Zusammenfassung, Übersicht, Synopse. synopsis means: A short summary that covers the main points of a book, film, or other written work.

How do you use "synopsis" in a sentence?

Example: "The back cover gave a brief synopsis of the plot." In German, "synopsis" is Zusammenfassung, Übersicht, Synopse.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "synopsis": Zusammenfassung, Übersicht, Synopse.

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