eingefasst

Eingefasst is a German adjective and past participle derived from the verb einfassen. It describes something that is set into a surrounding frame or housing, i.e., enclosed, embedded, or incorporated. The term is used for physical objects, such as stones in jewelry or glass in a frame, and can also be used metaphorically to indicate that an element is included within a larger context.

Etymology and usage: The word comes from prefix ein- plus fassen, with Fassung meaning frame, setting, or holder. The standard form is eingefasst, used both attributively and predicatively: ein eingefasster Stein; der Stein ist eingefasst. In jewelry, it refers to a gem that is held in a setting. In design and architecture, it describes components that are embedded or enclosed by a frame or bezel.

Typical contexts and examples: Jewelry commonly uses the term in phrases like “ein eingefasster Rubin” or “Der Rubin ist eingefasst.” In construction or product design one may say “Die Glasplatte ist in eine Metallfassung eingefasst.” Metaphorically, it can describe text or elements that are incorporated within a larger structure, for example “Der Absatz ist in einen größeren thematischen Rahmen eingefasst.”

Related terms and nuances: Eingefasst is closely related to Fassung, Einfassung, and Rahmen, which denote the frame or bezel itself. It contrasts with terms like eingebettet (embedded) or umrahmt (framed) depending on whether the emphasis is on enclosure, integration, or ornamental bordering.

Siehe auch: Fassung, Rahmen, Einfassung, Umrahmung.