German word

Vereinbarung

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈaɪ̯nbaːʁʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounagreement

Example

Wir haben Vereinbarungen getroffen.

We reached agreements.

Illustration for Vereinbarung (agreement)

More examples

Bevor wir unterschreiben, sollten wir die Vereinbarung noch einmal prüfen.

Before we sign, we should check the agreement once more.

Core concept

Two sides align their terms and leave with one shared plan that each accepts.

Common phrases

  • eine Vereinbarung treffen

    reach an agreement

  • eine Vereinbarung unterzeichnen

    sign an agreement

  • eine Vereinbarung einhalten

    honor an agreement

Similar words

Absprache: An arrangement made in advance after the parties have discussed it.
Abmachung: A loosely made verbal promise between people who have come to an understanding.
Einigung: A mutual decision reached after settling disagreements.

Definition in German

Eine zwischen Personen oder Parteien getroffene, meist verbindliche Abmachung über Handlungen oder Bedingungen.

Word origin

Vereinbarung is the noun formed from the verb vereinbaren with the suffix -ung, which names the resulting agreement.

Usage tips

  • The noun is feminine, so standard forms include die Vereinbarung, eine Vereinbarung, and die Vereinbarungen.

Other meanings

  • arrangementnoun
  • pactnoun

Opposites

  • Meinungsverschiedenheitdisagreementnoun
  • Widerspruchcontradictionnoun

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