Inkludieren

Inkludieren is a German verb meaning to include or to incorporate something as part of a set, list, process, or policy. It is used across several domains, including business, information technology, data processing, and social policy. The term is a loanword from English include and is common in formal or technical language, alongside native alternatives such as einbeziehen or aufnehmen. The noun form is Inklusion.

Usage of inkludieren emphasizes an active addition or integration rather than mere mention. It is commonly used when elements are being added to a dataset, a report, a framework, or when people or groups are being brought into decisions or activities. In discussions about social policy, inkludieren aligns with the broader concept of inclusion (Inklusion), which focuses on equal participation and access.

Etymology and style: inkludieren is a German adaptation of the English include, via the Latin includere or French inclure. It is treated as a regular -ieren verb in German conjugation. Some writers prefer einbeziehen or aufnehmen when the emphasis is more on involving or considering someone or something rather than adding as a component. In contemporary usage, inkludieren is particularly common in technical, organizational, and policy-oriented contexts.

Examples: Die Studie soll Daten aus mehreren Quellen inkludieren. Die Organisation plant, Mitarbeitende mit Behinderungen stärker inkludieren.

See also: Inklusion, Einbeziehung, Integration.