vereinbaren
Translation
to agree on, to arrange, to schedule, to reconcile
Examples
Wir müssen einen Termin vereinbaren.
We have to arrange an appointment.
Die Parteien haben einen Kompromiss vereinbart.
The parties have agreed on a compromise.
Es ist schwer, Arbeit und Familie zu vereinbaren.
It is difficult to reconcile work and family.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with sb.)) to arrange/agree on sth. with sb. I have arranged an appointment with the doctor.
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to reconcile sth. with sth. She cannot reconcile her job with her family.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abmachen, festlegen; Antonyms: ablehnen, widersprechen
Etymology
From 'ver-' (prefix) + 'ein' (one) + '-bar' (able) + '-en' (verb ending). Literally 'to make into one' or 'to make compatible'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Verein' (club) where members must 'vereinbaren' (agree on) the rules to become 'ein' (one) group.