umfassen
Translation
to comprise, to include, to encompass, to embrace
Examples
Das Buch umfasst zehn Kapitel.
The book comprises ten chapters.
Seine Arbeit umfasst viele Bereiche.
His work encompasses many areas.
Er umfasst sie mit beiden Armen.
He embraces her with both arms.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) umfassen to comprise/include sth. The collection comprises rare stamps.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beinhalten, einschließen; Antonyms: ausschließen
Etymology
From 'um-' (around) + 'fassen' (to grasp). The literal sense is 'to grasp around' something, which can mean to include it abstractly or to embrace it physically.
Memory Tips
Think of grasping 'around' ('um') a group of items to 'include' them, or grasping 'around' a person to 'embrace' them.