verb
to contain, to include, to comprise
B1
enthalten: to contain, include, or comprise. Strong irregular verb with stem change e→ä in present (er enthält), preterite enthielt, past participle enthalten; auxiliary haben. Non‑reflexive, not separable, typically transitive (e.g. 'Das Buch enthält Informationen'). No fixed preposition; used in lists and descriptions.
Examples
Die Tabelle enthielt die Daten, die für die Analyse nötig waren.
The table contained the data that were necessary for the analysis.
Diese Liste umfasst und enthält die wichtigsten Punkte des Meetings.
This list comprises the main points of the meeting.
Die Schachtel enthält zehn Pralinen.
The box contains ten chocolates.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a box with items inside labeled 'inhalt' — it contains things.
enthalten sounds a bit like 'in total' (something held inside).
Notes
Often used for physical or abstract containment. Stem vowel changes in present (ich enthalte, du enthälst, er enthält). Perfect uses 'haben' (hat enthalten).