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German ADJECTIVE B2 Rank 11619

inclusive

including

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inclusive

including

An alternative spelling of 'inklusive' (including), which means that something is included or counted in. It is often used in commercial contexts.

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Der Preis versteht sich inclusive der gesetzlichen Mehrwertsteuer.

The price is understood to be including the statutory VAT.

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inclusive vs inklusive

inclusive / including

'inklusive' and 'inclusive' can both mean that something is included in a price or in a whole. In normal German, you usually write 'inklusive' with a k. 'inclusive' is an alternative spelling and is more likely to appear in commercial texts, offers, or invoices. Learners can easily confuse the words because they look almost the same and work the same way in this meaning. The important point is: for everyday texts, 'inklusive' is more natural.

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inclusive

Auf der Rechnung steht: 49 Euro inclusive Versand.

The invoice says: 49 euros including shipping.

inklusive

Das Hotelzimmer kostet 120 Euro inklusive Frühstück.

The hotel room costs 120 euros including breakfast.

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