요컨대 + summary (formal): 요컨대 ~다는 것입니다
in short, in a word, to sum up
Example
요컨대 문제는 시간이 부족하다는 것입니다.
In short, the problem is that there isn't enough time.
Word parts
요 essential
Contracted from 요하건대 'to state the essentials'.
Good to know
Formal written style; in conversation people say 한마디로 or 결국.
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