Enthalten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Enthalten" is mainly used as verb meaning "contain", "include" or "hold". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "enthalten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: enthalten
  • Simple past: enthielt
  • Participle: enthalten

See full conjugation of enthalten

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Properties as Adjective

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Meanings of "enthalten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To contain or include"

"Enthalten", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Box enthält verschiedene Süßigkeiten.The box contains various sweets.
  2. Dieses Buch enthält viele interessante Informationen.This book contains a lot of interesting information.
  3. Der Preis enthält bereits die Mehrwertsteuer.The price already includes VAT.

2.) "To abstain or refrain"

"Enthalten", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er enthielt sich jeglicher Kritik.He refrained from any criticism.
  2. Wir müssen uns der Stimme enthalten.We must abstain from voting.
  3. Sie enthielt sich eines Kommentars zu der Situation.She refrained from commenting on the situation.

3.) "Included or contained"

"Enthalten", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Getränke sind im Preis enthalten.The drinks are included in the price.
  2. Alle Steuern sind bereits enthalten.All taxes are already included.
  3. Die Versandkosten sind nicht enthalten.Shipping costs are not included.
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