die Absprache
Translation
agreement, arrangement, consultation, collusion
Examples
Wir haben eine klare Absprache getroffen.
We made a clear agreement.
Das geschah nach Absprache mit dem Team.
That happened after consultation with the team.
Es gab eine heimliche Absprache zwischen den Firmen.
There was a secret collusion between the companies.
Grammar Patterns
to make an agreement We need to make a clear agreement.
in consultation ((with sb.)) This only happens in consultation with the boss.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Vereinbarung (agreement), die Übereinkunft (accord)
Etymology
From `ab-` (denoting completion or agreement) + `sprechen` (to speak). The result of speaking to reach an agreement.
Memory Tips
You 'speak' (sprechen) with someone to finalize or complete ('ab-') a plan. The result is an 'Absprache'.