German word

vereinbaren

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈaɪ̯nbaːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbagree on

Example

Wir vereinbaren die Details morgen.

We will agree on the details tomorrow.

Illustration for vereinbaren (agree on)

More examples

Wir sollten ein Treffen vereinbaren.

We should arrange a meeting.

Core concept

People bring different pieces together until one shared arrangement fixes what will happen.

Common phrases

  • ein Treffen vereinbaren

    arrange a meeting

  • mit jemandem etwas vereinbaren

    agree something with someone

  • eine Regelung vereinbaren

    agree on an arrangement

Similar words

verabreden: Making plans to meet by agreeing on a time and meeting place.
abmachen: Casually settling a time or simple arrangement in conversation.
absprechen: Coordinating details by discussing them with the people involved.

Definition in German

einen Termin oder eine Regelung durch Abmachung festlegen

Word origin

The modern verb vereinbaren developed from Middle High German vereinbāren, whose central meaning was to reach or establish an agreement.

Usage tips

  • For sharing an opinion with someone, German usually uses mit jemandem übereinstimmen, while vereinbaren concerns an arrangement or commitment.

Other meanings

  • agreeverb
  • bookverb

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