der Vertrag
Translation
contract, agreement, treaty
Examples
Ich muss den Vertrag noch unterschreiben.
I still have to sign the contract.
Der Vertrag läuft nächstes Jahr aus.
The contract expires next year.
Die beiden Länder schlossen einen Friedensvertrag.
The two countries concluded a peace treaty.
Grammar Patterns
to sign/conclude ((a contract)) We signed a contract.
to cancel ((a contract)) I would like to cancel my contract.
to have a contract ((with sb.)) ((about sth.)) I have a contract with the company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Abkommen (agreement), Vereinbarung (arrangement), Pakt (pact)
Etymology
From 'vertragen' (to bear, to tolerate), suggesting an agreement that both parties can 'bear' or agree upon.
Memory Tips
Think of 'vertragen' (to tolerate). A contract is a set of terms both sides agree to tolerate.