Inkludiert

Inkludiert is a German past participle and adjective derived from the verb inkludieren, a relatively recent loanword based on the English word include. It is used to indicate that something has been included or incorporated in a package, price, service, or system. As a participle, inkludiert can appear in passive constructions or as an attributive adjective: for example, "die inkludierten Leistungen" or "die Gebühren sind inkludiert."

Origin and usage details: The verb inkludieren belongs to the growing group of German verbs formed from English model verbs by adding -ieren. The corresponding past participle is inkludiert. The term is common in business, marketing, and information technology contexts, where it often describes components or costs that are part of a predefined offering. In everyday or more formal German, alternatives such as "inbegriffen," "enthalten," or "inklusive" may be preferred depending on nuance and register.

Context and nuance: While widely understood, inkludiert is not as established as traditional terms like inbegriffen or enthalten. Some style guides suggest choosing more conventional wording in formal writing, reserving inkludiert for contexts where the English influence is standard or where a concise, contemporary tone is desired. The phrase “Kosten inkludiert” is common in product descriptions or contracts, whereas “Kosten inklusive” is more frequently heard in marketing copy.

See also: Inklusion (inclusion), inklusive, inbegriffen.