die  Millionensumme

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/mɪli̯oˈnənˌzʊmə/

💰 What exactly is a Millionensumme?

The German noun die Millionensumme refers to an amount of money in the range of one or several million (e.g., Euros, Dollars, Francs, etc.). It's a compound word formed from Millionen (plural of Million) and Summe (sum, amount).

Because Summe is a feminine noun (die Summe), die Millionensumme is also feminine. There are no other articles or meanings for this word.

• Meaning: An amount totaling millions.

Article rules for der, die, and das

📊 Grammar Spotlight: Die Millionensumme

The word die Millionensumme is a feminine noun. Here is its declension:

Example Sentences

1. Für den Bau der neuen Brücke wurde eine Millionensumme benötigt.
   (A sum in the millions was needed for the construction of the new bridge.)
2. Der Lottogewinner konnte sich über eine stattliche Millionensumme freuen.
   (The lottery winner could be happy about a considerable sum in the millions.)
3. Das Unternehmen investierte Millionensummen in die Forschung. (Plural)
   (The company invested sums in the millions / millions in research.)

💡 Everyday Application

The term Millionensumme is primarily used in the context of finance, economics, and large projects.

• Contexts: Reporting on company profits, government spending, lottery winnings, construction costs, transfer fees in sports, fundraising campaigns.
• Style: Generally formal or used in news and reports. In casual conversation, people might just say "Millionen" (millions).
• Comparison: While "Millionenbetrag" (amount in the millions) is very similar, "Millionensumme" often emphasizes the result of an addition or a specific, accumulated amount of money.

🧠 Mnemonics and Memory Aids

Remembering the Article: The base word Summe is feminine (die Summe), so the compound word Millionensumme is also feminine: die Millionensumme. Think: "She needs die Summe!" (She corresponds to the feminine article 'die').

Remembering the Meaning: Imagine a huge pile (Summe) of money, so large it's worth Millionen – that's a Millionensumme.

🔄 Similar and Opposite Terms

⚠️ Note: While "Millionenbetrag" is often interchangeable, "Millionensumme" can more strongly imply that it's a consolidated or final sum.

😂 A Little Joke

Warum hat der Millionär immer einen Taschenrechner dabei?
Damit er seine Millionensumme auch ja nicht vergisst – nicht dass aus Versehen nur 999.999 übrig bleiben!

Translation: Why does the millionaire always carry a calculator?
So he doesn't forget his sum in the millions – wouldn't want only 999,999 to accidentally be left!

✍️ Poem about the Millionensumme

Sechs Nullen hinter einer Zahl,
das Glück wär' phänomenal.
Die Millionensumme, schwer und groß,
macht manchen Traum vom Luxusschloss.
Doch Vorsicht, Geld allein,
bringt nicht nur Sonnenschein.

Translation:
Six zeros after a number,
luck would be phenomenal.
The sum in the millions, heavy and large,
fulfills many a dream of a luxury castle.
But beware, money alone,
doesn't only bring sunshine.

❓ Little Riddle

Ich bin kein König, doch mein Wert ist hoch,
bestehe aus Ziffern, mehr als sechs oft noch.
Man braucht mich für Brücken, Yachten, ein Schloss,
man zählt mich in Euro, Dollar oder Ross?
Nein, Letzteres nicht, doch groß bin ich, die krumme?
Ich bin... ?

Translation:
I'm no king, but my value is high,
made of digits, often more than six pass by.
You need me for bridges, yachts, a castle grand,
counted in Euros, Dollars, or horse in the land?
No, not the last one, but large am I, the awesome?
I am... ?

Solution: die Millionensumme

🧩 Word Components and More

Word Composition:

The word "Millionensumme" is a determinative compound noun. It consists of:

• Millionen: The plural of the numeral "Million". The connecting 's' (Fugen-s: "Millionen-s-summe") links the two parts.
• Summe: The base word (Grundwort), which determines the type of concept (an amount, a quantity) and dictates the grammatical gender (feminine).

Therefore, it describes a sum whose magnitude is measured in millions.