VERB
umfassen/ˈʊmˌfasn̩/to include; to comprise; to encompass
umfassen is a German verb that means to include, to comprise, or to encompass. It is pronounced /ˈʊmˌfasn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "umfasste" and the past participle is "umfasst".
Definitions
1.to include as parts of a whole; to comprise(general)
a.to list or count as parts of a whole
Das Programm umfasst zehn Kurse.—The program includes ten courses.
2.to enclose or surround something with something else(cover/embrace)
a.to hold or embrace physically (formal or figurative)
Er umfasste ihre Hand.—He clasped her hand.
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 include, to comprise, 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.
