This is the 4293rd most frequent German word.
enthielten
"Enthielten" means "contained" (past tense of "enthalten").
In this sentence, 'enthielten' is used as the past tense of the verb 'enthalten,' meaning 'to contain.' It illustrates something being comprised within another entity in the past.
Die alten Bücher enthielten viele interessante Geschichten.
The old books contained many interesting stories.
Here, 'enthielten' refers to the composition or ingredients of something in the past.
Das Getränk enthielten mehrere exotische Zutaten.
The beverage contained several exotic ingredients.
This usage of 'enthielten' emphasizes the inclusion of key details within reports in the past.