Kokkuvõttis

Kokkuvõttis is an Estonian word that translates to "summarized," "concluded," or "as a whole" in English. It is a verb in the past tense, third-person singular form of the verb "kokku võtma." This verb can have several meanings depending on the context, including to summarize, to conclude, to pull together, or to gather.

When used to mean "summarized," kokkuvõttis indicates that a body of information, a discussion, or a text has been condensed into its essential points. For example, "Ta kokkuvõttis loengu" would mean "He/She summarized the lecture."

In the sense of "concluded," kokkuvõttis signifies the end or the outcome of something. It can imply reaching a final decision or a general understanding. An example would be, "Pärast pikka arutelu kokkuvõttis ta olukorra" meaning "After a long discussion, he/she concluded the situation."

The phrase "kokkuvõttes" (in the summary, in conclusion, overall) is a very common adverbial form derived from this verb. It is frequently used to introduce a concluding statement or a general assessment. For instance, "Kokkuvõttes võib öelda, et projekt oli edukas" translates to "Overall, it can be said that the project was successful." The nuances of kokkuvõttis are tied to the act of bringing elements together to form a cohesive whole, whether that whole is a summary, a conclusion, or a unified understanding.