German Conversation · Level 11
90 words
German word
Arrangement
Pronunciation
IPA/aʁɑ̃ʒəˈmɑ̃ː/
Meaning
- neuter nounarrangement
Example
Sie hat das Arrangement für die Veranstaltung organisiert.
She organized the arrangements for the event.
More examples
Wir müssen das Arrangement noch anpassen.
We still need to adjust the arrangement.
Core concept
People or musicians fit individual elements into a coordinated whole with an agreed structure.
Common phrases
ein Arrangement mit dem Caterer treffen
make an arrangement with the caterer
das Arrangement anpassen
adjust the arrangement
Similar words
Absprache: A practical agreement reached through discussion about plans or how to proceed.
Abmachung: A casual agreement or promise made between people.
Vereinbarung: A formally established agreement, often put in writing.
Definition in German
eine Vereinbarung oder Abmachung zwischen Personen über bestimmte Regelungen oder Handlungen
Word origin
The noun is a borrowing from French arrangement, formed from arranger, to arrange or put in order.
Usage tips
- For an everyday agreement, Vereinbarung or Abmachung is often more direct, while Arrangement can sound formal.
Other meanings
- agreementnoun
- musical arrangementnoun
Opposites
- Improvisationimprovisationnoun
- Spontaneitätspontaneitynoun
Related words
- arrangierenarrangeverb
- Arrangeurarrangernoun