VERB
umfassen/ˈʊmˌfasn̩/to comprise; to include; to encompass
umfassen is a German verb that means to comprise, to include, or to encompass. It is pronounced /ˈʊmˌfasn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "umfasste" and the past participle is "umfasst".
Definitions
1.to include or contain as parts(containment, structure)
a.to be composed of multiple elements
Das Buch umfasst zehn Kapitel.—The book comprises ten chapters.
2.to encircle or hold around something(physical)
a.to physically enclose
Sie umfasst das Kind mit ihren Armen.—She embraces the child with her arms.
3.to encompass or cover (a topic, area, etc.)(abstract, general)
a.to deal with broadly, to cover a topic fully
Der Vertrag umfasst alle wichtigen Bedingungen.—The contract covers all important conditions.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | umfassen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | umfasse |
| Present (du) | umfasst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | umfasst |
| Preterite (ich) | umfasste |
| Participle II | umfasst |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | umfasste |
| Imperative (singular) | umfasse |
| Imperative (plural) | umfasst |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "umfassen" mean in English?
- "umfassen" means to comprise, to include, or to encompass. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "umfassen"?
- "umfassen" is pronounced /ˈʊmˌfasn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "umfassen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "umfassen" is "umfasst", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "umfassen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "umfassen" becomes "umfasste" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "umfassen"?
- "umfassen" is a verb in German.
