German phrase
Zählen ~ zur Wortzahl?
Meaning
Does the word count include ___?
When to use it
It asks what is included. Use it to clarify what an assignment word count includes.
Example dialogue
Zählen Fußnoten zur Wortzahl?
Does the word count include footnotes?
In der Regel nicht, aber überprüfe die Vorgaben deiner Universität.
Usually not, but check your university's guidelines.