enthalten
contain
Etwas ist in etwas anderem drin oder gehört dazu.
The German word "enthalten" is a verb meaning "to contain" or "to include."
- It is made up of "halten" which means "to hold."
- The prefix "ent-" often implies an outward or abstract meaning but in this case modifies the meaning to "hold within" or "contain."
Similar words:
- beinhalten (to include, contain)
- umfassen (to encompass, comprise)
- einschließen (to include, enclose)
Differences:
- enthalten specifically emphasizes the idea of something holding or including within it.
- beinhalten and umfassen focus more on including parts or aspects as components.
- einschließen often suggests enclosing or locking in physically or metaphorically.
In short, "enthalten" is about something holding or including something else inside itself.
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Examples
Die Suppe enthält viele gesunde Zutaten.verb
The soup contains many healthy ingredients.
Dieses Getränk enthält keinen Zucker.verb
This drink contains no sugar.
Dieses Essen enthält keine Konservierungsstoffe.verb
This food contains no preservatives.
Der Bericht enthält viele interessante Fakten.verb
The report contains many interesting facts.
Das Gericht enthält frisches Gemüse.verb
The dish contains fresh vegetables.
Das Menü enthält eine Auswahl gesunder Gerichte.verb
The menu contains a selection of healthy dishes.
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