beinhalten
to include
To have something as a part or component within itself; to comprise or contain.
EXAMPLE
Der Preis beinhaltet die Übernachtung mit Frühstück.
The price includes an overnight stay with breakfast.
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Meanings
beinhalten
to imply
To have a particular meaning or bring a consequence with it.
EXAMPLE
Seine Aussage beinhaltet den Vorwurf, dass wir nicht ehrlich waren.
His statement implies the accusation that we were not honest.
Usage tips
Inseparable verb
'Beinhalten' (to include) is an inseparable verb. The prefix 'be-' remains firmly attached to the verb stem 'inhalten' in all sentence forms and tenses and is never separated.
EXAMPLE
Was beinhaltet dieses Angebot genau?
What exactly does this offer include?
Word structure
The word is made up of 'be-', 'in', and 'halten' (to hold). You can imagine it literally as 'holding something within itself', which describes the meaning 'enthalten' (to contain) or 'umfassen' (to comprise) well.
EXAMPLE
Die Schulung beinhaltet einen praktischen Teil.
The training includes a practical section.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'umfassen' (to comprise), the verb is often combined with formal or official terms. Typical objects are 'der Preis' (the price), 'das Angebot' (the offer), 'der Vertrag' (the contract), or 'die Dienstleistung' (the service).
EXAMPLE
Der Service beinhaltet eine kostenlose Beratung.
The service includes a free consultation.
Context clue
You can recognize the meaning 'to have a consequence' when the verb refers to something abstract such as an 'Aussage' (statement), a 'Frage' (question), or a 'Handlung' (action). Here, it is about the logical consequence or the implicit meaning.
EXAMPLE
Diese Frage beinhaltet den Vorwurf, dass ich gelogen habe.
This question implies the accusation that I lied.
Compare with
beinhalten vs enthalten
to contain / abstain
Both words say that something is part of a whole. „Enthalten“ is neutral and works for both concrete components and contents, while „beinhalten“ is more often used factually and abstractly to mean that an offer or regulation includes something. Choose „enthalten“ for concrete contents and „beinhalten“ especially for abstract points or services.
beinhalten
Das Angebot beinhaltet die Anreise, zwei Übernachtungen und das Frühstück.
The offer includes travel to the destination, two nights' accommodation, and breakfast.
enthalten
Die Packung enthält sechs Tabletten und einen Beipackzettel.
The package contains six tablets and an information leaflet.
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