die Vereinbarung
Translation
agreement, arrangement, settlement
Examples
Wir haben eine Vereinbarung getroffen.
We have reached an agreement.
Die Vereinbarung gilt für ein Jahr.
The agreement is valid for one year.
Der Termin ist nach Vereinbarung.
The appointment is by arrangement.
Grammar Patterns
to reach an agreement ((treffen)) to reach an agreement The parties have reached an agreement.
an agreement ((about sth.)) an agreement about sth. There is an agreement about the working hours.
by arrangement ((nach)) by arrangement The appointment is by arrangement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Abmachung, Abkommen, Vertrag; Antonyms: Meinungsverschiedenheit (disagreement), Streit (dispute)
Etymology
From the verb 'vereinbaren' (to agree). 'ver-' + 'ein' (one) + '-ung' (noun suffix). It signifies the act of making things unified or 'one'.
Memory Tips
Focus on 'ein' (one). A 'Vereinbarung' brings multiple parties to 'one' mind or decision.