German word

umfassen

Pronunciation

IPA/ʊmˈfasən/

Meaning

  • verbinclude

Example

Das Angebot umfasst zehn Kurse.

The offer includes ten courses.

Illustration for umfassen (include)

More examples

Der Kurs umfasst Grammatik und Hörübungen.

The course includes grammar and listening exercises.

Core concept

One complete structure has several clearly bounded parts inside its scope.

Common phrases

  • ein Angebot umfasst

    an offer includes ___

  • das Programm umfasst

    the program includes ___

  • alle Kosten umfassen

    all costs include ___

Similar words

enthalten: Be present as an inherent part of an object or set.
einschließen: Place something within a defined range or group.
einbeziehen: Add a person or element to a plan or relationship.
beinhalten: Contain something as part of the content.

Definition in German

Ein Ganzes als bestehend aus bestimmten Teilen oder Inhalten kennzeichnen.

Word origin

Umfassen is a Germanic compound of um- 'around' and fassen 'grasp', whose literal formation supports the modern sense of holding parts within a whole.

Usage tips

  • As an inseparable verb, umfassen forms its participle without ge: umfasst, and its perfect uses haben, as in hat umfasst.

Other meanings

  • encompassverb

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