umfassen
Translation
to comprise, to include, to encompass, to embrace
Examples
Der Bericht umfasst zehn Seiten.
The report comprises ten pages.
Das Angebot umfasst Flug und Hotel.
The offer includes flight and hotel.
Er umfasste ihre Schultern.
He embraced her shoulders.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) umfassen to comprise/include sth. The report comprises ten pages.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beinhalten, einschließen, enthalten; Antonyms: ausschließen
Etymology
From 'um-' (around) + 'fassen' (to grasp, hold). It literally means 'to grasp around'.
Memory Tips
Picture putting your arms 'around' (um-) a group of items to 'grasp' (fassen) them all together. This visually represents 'including' or 'encompassing'.