der Pakt
Translation
pact, treaty, alliance, covenant
Examples
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Grammar Patterns
to make a pact ((with sb./sth.)) einen Pakt ((mit j-m/et3)) schließen They made a pact with the rival company.
a pact ((between...)) ein Pakt ((zwischen...)) The pact between the nations ensures peace.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vertrag, Abkommen, Bündnis; Antonyms: Konflikt, Streit
Etymology
From Latin 'pactum' (agreement). It is a direct cognate of the English word 'pact'.
Memory Tips
It sounds exactly like the English word 'pact', making it very easy to remember its meaning of a formal agreement.