omfatter

Omfatter is a Danish verb meaning to include, comprise, or cover. It is used transitively to indicate that something contains or encompasses certain elements, topics, or areas. In English, it is often translated as “to comprise,” “to include,” or “to cover.”

Etymology: The word comes from Danish, closely related to Norwegian and Swedish equivalents umfatta/omfatta, all from the same Germanic root. The form reflects the sense of surrounding or embracing, with "om" meaning around and the verb "fatte" (to grasp).

Usage: Omfatter governs a direct object that names what is included. It is common in formal, legal, academic, and descriptive prose. The subject noun or pronoun performs the action of including. The phrase can describe content (a book, a report), scope (a program, a policy), or area (a region, a category). It can be negated with "omfatter ikke" to indicate what is not included. The derived adjective "omfattende" means extensive or comprehensive, used to describe scope.

Examples:

- Bogen omfatter 350 sider.

- Aftalen omfatter vilkårene for betaling og levering.

- Omfanget omfatter alle medarbejdere i virksomheden.

See also: omfatte, omfattende, omfang.