VERB
enthalten/ɛntˈhaltn̩/contain; include; hold
enthalten is a German verb that means contain, include, or hold. It is pronounced /ɛntˈhaltn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "enthielt" and the past participle is "enthalten".
Definitions
1.to have something as a part or component; contain(objects, substances)
a.to possess or include something as a content
Milch enthält Kalzium.—Milk contains calcium.
2.to include or comprise certain information or elements(information, documents)
a.to have something (e.g. information/sections) within a text or document
Der Vertrag enthält alle wichtigen Angaben.—The contract includes all important details.
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 contain, include, or hold. 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.
