das Einvernehmen
Translation
agreement, consent, accord, harmony
Examples
Wir kamen zu einem Einvernehmen.
We came to an agreement.
Sie handelten in gegenseitigem Einvernehmen.
They acted in mutual agreement.
Grammar Patterns
in agreement with sb./sth. Sie handelten im Einvernehmen mit der Polizei.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zustimmung (consent), Übereinkunft (agreement), Konsens (consensus); Antonyms: Uneinigkeit (disagreement), Konflikt (conflict)
Etymology
From 'ein-' (one) + 'vernehmen' (to perceive, hear). Literally, 'perceiving as one' or 'hearing together', leading to the meaning of agreement.
Memory Tips
Think of it as being 'in one' mind or 'in one' understanding with someone. 'Ein' for one, 'vernehmen' for understanding.