The act of including someone or something in a group, list, or whole; inclusion.
example
Der Preis von 800 Euro gilt für die Reise mit Einschluss aller Ausflüge.
The price of 800 euros applies to the trip with the inclusion of all excursions.
Usage tips
Word family
'Der Einschluss' (inclusion / enclosure / confinement) is the noun for the verb 'einschließen' (to include / to lock in). This verb means both 'etwas miteinbeziehen' (to include something) and 'jemanden einsperren' (to lock someone up). The meanings of the noun reflect this.
EXAMPLE
Der Vertrag schließt alle Serviceleistungen ein.
The contract includes all services.
Context clues
You can recognize the meaning from the context. In connection with contracts or prices, it means 'Inklusion' (inclusion). In geology or biology, it refers to a foreign body. In the context of prisons or the military, it is about being locked up.
EXAMPLE
Der Preis versteht sich mit Einschluss der Anreisekosten.
The price is understood to include travel costs.
Fixed phrase with genitive
In the meaning 'Inklusion' (inclusion), the formal phrase 'mit Einschluss' (including / with the inclusion of) followed by a noun in the genitive is often used. It means roughly 'einschließlich' (including).
EXAMPLE
Das Angebot gilt für die Vollpension mit Einschluss der Getränke.
The offer applies to full board with the inclusion of drinks.
Specialist context
In the meaning 'Fremdkörper' (foreign body), 'Einschluss' (inclusion) is a technical term. It is often found in geology or biology, e.g. as 'Einschluss im Bernstein' (inclusion in amber), 'Einschluss im Gestein' (inclusion in rock), or 'gasförmiger Einschluss' (gaseous inclusion).
EXAMPLE
Der Forscher untersuchte den Lufteinschluss in der Eisprobe.
The researcher examined the air inclusion in the ice sample.
Compare with
near_synonym · confusable
Einschluss vs Aufnahme
recording / admission / uptake
'die Aufnahme' and 'der Einschluss' can both mean that someone or something becomes part of a group or whole. 'die Aufnahme' is used especially when a person is admitted to an organization, school, group, or hospital. 'der Einschluss' sounds more general and often more formal; it means that someone or something is included in a list, regulation, or whole. The words can be confused because both have to do with 'adding in' or 'including'. For people in an institution, 'Aufnahme' is usually more natural; for inclusion in a list or group, 'Einschluss' is more likely to fit.
Einschluss
Der Einschluss aller Kosten im Preis ist für die Kunden wichtig.
The inclusion of all costs in the price is important for customers.
Aufnahme
Die Aufnahme in den Sportverein dauert nur wenige Minuten.
Admission to the sports club takes only a few minutes.