Nomen

die Vertragsänderung

Translation

contract amendment, contract modification, addendum

Jede Vertragsänderung muss schriftlich erfolgen.

Any contract amendment must be made in writing.

Wir müssen eine Vertragsänderung aushandeln.

We have to negotiate a contract amendment.

to make a contract amendment ((eine Vertragsänderung vornehmen)) We need to make a contract amendment.

to sign a contract amendment ((eine Vertragsänderung unterzeichnen)) Both parties must sign the contract amendment.

Synonyms: Vertragsanpassung (contract adjustment); Antonyms: Vertragsabschluss (conclusion of a contract)

Composed of 'Vertrag' (contract) and 'Änderung' (change). 'Änderung' comes from the verb 'ändern' (to change).

Literally 'contract-changing'. A straightforward compound noun common in business and legal contexts.