German Conversation · Level 67
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German word
Einigkeit
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaɪ̯nɪçkaɪ̯t/
Meaning
- feminine nounagreement
Example
Die Einigkeit ist wichtig.
Agreement is important.
More examples
Trotz Meinungsverschiedenheiten gelang es ihnen, Einigkeit zu wahren.
Despite differences of opinion, they managed to maintain unity.
Core concept
Several people stand behind one shared view or goal.
Common phrases
Einigkeit wahren
maintain unity
in Einigkeit beschließen
decide unanimously
Similar words
Einvernehmen: Mutual understanding and agreement between the parties involved.
Einigung: The process of discussing an issue and reaching agreement.
Übereinkunft: An agreement or arrangement reached through negotiation or discussion.
Definition in German
Einigkeit bezeichnet die Übereinstimmung von Meinungen oder Zielen innerhalb einer Gruppe.
Word origin
Einigkeit is formed from the adjective einig, meaning in agreement, with the abstract-noun suffix -keit.
Usage tips
- Einigkeit is a feminine abstract noun and is usually used without a plural, while Einigung often denotes the process or result of reaching agreement.