sich einigen
Translation
to agree, to come to an agreement, to settle
Examples
Die Parteien einigten sich auf einen Kompromiss.
The parties agreed on a compromise.
Wir konnten uns nicht über den Preis einigen.
We couldn't agree on the price.
Grammar Patterns
sich ((auf+4)) einigen to agree on sth. The countries agreed on a treaty.
sich ((mit sb.)) ((über+4)) einigen to agree with sb. about sth. I agreed with him about the plan.
Similar Words
übereinkommen (to agree), zustimmen (to assent); Antonym: streiten (to argue)
Etymology
Derived from 'ein' (one), carrying the sense of becoming 'one' in thought or purpose.
Memory Tips
Connect 'ein' to 'one'. When people 'einigen', they unite their opinions into one.