Zhrnutie

Zhrnutie is a Slovak noun that denotes a concise restatement of the main points of a text, talk, or event. It provides quick orientation and an overview without introducing new analysis. In English, the closest equivalents are "summary" or "synopsis."

The word derives from the verb zhrnúť (to gather together, to summarize) with the suffix -nutie, which forms abstract nouns. The core sense is to collect essential facts or ideas into a shorter, easily digestible form.

Zhrnutie is commonly used in literature, academic writing, reports, journalism, and meeting documentation. It may function as a standalone section or appear at the end of a document, guiding readers to the key points without requiring a full reading of the text.

A typical zhrnutie is brief, usually consisting of a few sentences. It should mention the aim or scope, the principal methods or approaches if relevant, the main results or conclusions, and any important implications or recommendations. It should be objective and free of new arguments or data not presented in the main text.

In Slovak, related terms include abstrakt (often used in scientific articles) and záver, which denotes a conclusion that interprets results and may offer recommendations. The exact usage of zhrnutie versus these terms can vary by genre or style guide, but the core purpose remains to summarize essential information clearly and concisely.