Enthalten
Example: Die Packung enthält alle notwendigen Zutaten für das Rezept.
Definition
"enthalten" means to hold or include something within, such as an object, substance, or information. It is commonly used when referring to a container or package that has certain contents inside, like in the example phrase where the package contains all necessary ingredients for a recipe.
Etymology
The German word "enthalten" comes from the prefix 'ent-' meaning 'out' or 'from' combined with 'halten' meaning 'to hold.' Originally, it described the act of holding something within or inside. Did you know? The verb 'halten' itself traces back to Old High German 'haltan,' emphasizing the idea of grasping or holding firmly.
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"Enthalten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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