German Conversation · Level 20
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German word
Vertrag
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈtʁaːk/
Meaning
- masculine nouncontract
Example
Wir müssen den Vertrag heute unterschreiben.
We must sign the contract today.
More examples
Der Vertrag tritt nächsten Monat in Kraft.
The contract enters into force next month.
Core concept
A formal arrangement represented as terms that remain binding after the parties accept them.
Common phrases
einen Vertrag unterschreiben
sign a contract
einen Vertrag abschließen
conclude a contract
Similar words
Vereinbarung: A mutually agreed arrangement made either orally or in writing.
Verabredung: A promise between people to meet at an agreed date and time.
Abmachung: An informal, often spoken deal that establishes specific details.
Kontrakt: A formal written agreement defining business or professional terms.
Definition in German
Der Vertrag ist ein rechtsverbindliches Übereinkommen zwischen Parteien, das Rechte und Pflichten regelt.
Word origin
Vertrag is an inherited German formation from Middle High German vertrac, which denoted an agreement and relates to vertragen.
Usage tips
- Vertrag usually suits formal arrangements, while Abmachung is more informal and Vereinbarung can be more neutral.
Other meanings
- agreementnoun
- accordnoun
Related words
- vertraglichcontractualadjective
- Vertragsabschlussconclusion of contractnoun