der Vertrag
Translation
contract, treaty, agreement
Examples
Ich habe den Vertrag unterschrieben.
I signed the contract.
Der Vertrag läuft nächstes Jahr aus.
The contract expires next year.
Wir müssen den Vertrag kündigen.
We have to terminate the contract.
Grammar Patterns
((to sign/conclude)) ((a contract)) to sign/conclude a contract We signed a contract yesterday.
((to terminate/cancel)) ((a contract)) to terminate/cancel a contract I would like to cancel my contract.
((to be written)) ((in the contract)) to be in the contract That is written in the contract.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kontrakt, Abkommen
Etymology
From ver- + tragen (to carry). Originally meant getting along or bringing things together.
Memory Tips
Think of 'tragen' (carry/bear) -> bearing an agreement together.