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contain in German

contain in German is enthalten, umfassen, beinhalten — contain means to hold something inside, or to have something as one of its parts.

contain in German

enthalten
verb
(transitive) To hold inside.
umfassen
verb
(transitive) To hold inside.
enthalten
verb
(transitive) To include as a part.
beinhalten
verb
(transitive) To include as a part.
eingrenzen
verb
(transitive) To put constraints upon; to restrain; to confine; to keep within bounds.
enthalten
verb
(transitive) To put constraints upon; to restrain; to confine; to keep within bounds.

What does "contain" mean?

  1. verb To hold something inside, or to have something as one of its parts.
    "The box contains all the old photographs."
  2. verb To keep something under control so it does not spread or get worse.
    "Firefighters worked through the night to contain the blaze."
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contain in a sentence

  • The box contains all the old photographs.
  • This report contains three separate sections.
  • Firefighters worked through the night to contain the blaze.
  • She struggled to contain her excitement.

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What is "contain" in German?

"contain" in German is enthalten, umfassen, beinhalten. contain means: To hold something inside, or to have something as one of its parts.

How do you use "contain" in a sentence?

Example: "The box contains all the old photographs." In German, "contain" is enthalten, umfassen, beinhalten.

Are there other ways to say "contain" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "contain": enthalten, umfassen, beinhalten, eingrenzen.

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