VERB
enthalten/ɛntˈhaltn̩/to contain; to include; to be comprised of
enthalten is a German verb that means to contain, to include, or to be comprised of. It is pronounced /ɛntˈhaltn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "enthielt" and the past participle is "enthalten".
Definitions
1.to have something as a component or ingredient; to contain(to have as a part or constituent)
a.to have, include, or consist of certain elements
Dieses Getränk enthält keinen Zucker.—This beverage contains no sugar.
2.to consist of certain parts; to be made up of(to comprise a whole)
a.to be composed of specified parts
Das Paket enthält drei Bücher und eine DVD.—The package contains three books and a DVD.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | enthalten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | enthalte |
| Present (du) | enthältst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | enthält |
| Preterite (ich) | enthielt |
| Participle II | enthalten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | enthielte |
| Imperative (singular) | enthalte |
| Imperative (plural) | enthaltet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "enthalten" mean in English?
- "enthalten" means to contain, to include, or to be comprised of. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "enthalten"?
- "enthalten" is pronounced /ɛntˈhaltn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "enthalten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "enthalten" is "enthalten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "enthalten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "enthalten" becomes "enthielt" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "enthalten"?
- "enthalten" is a verb in German.
