German word

beinhalten

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈɪnˌhaltən/

Meaning

  • verbcontain

Example

Dieses Paket beinhaltet zwei Geschenke.

This package contains two gifts.

Illustration for beinhalten (contain)

More examples

Die Anleitung beinhaltet alle wichtigen Informationen.

The manual contains all the important information.

Core concept

A whole has contents inside its boundaries or has listed parts that belong to it.

Common phrases

  • beinhaltet Informationen

    contain information

  • beinhaltet alle Kosten

    contain all costs

Similar words

umfassen: Encompass the parts or extent that make up a whole.
enthalten: Have objects or information located inside a whole.
einbeziehen: Bring people or matters within the scope of a plan or discussion.
aufnehmen: Add an item or person to an existing list or group.

Definition in German

Bezeichnen, dass etwas als Bestandteil zu einem Ganzen gehört.

Word origin

Beinhalten is formed from the noun Inhalt with the prefix be- and the verb ending -en, while Inhalt is historically related to enthalten.

Usage tips

  • The prefix be- is inseparable, and the included item takes the accusative, as in Der Preis beinhaltet die Lieferung.

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