das Übereinkommen
Translation
agreement, convention, accord, treaty
Examples
Sie trafen ein Übereinkommen.
They reached an agreement.
Das Genfer Übereinkommen ist sehr wichtig.
The Geneva Convention is very important.
Grammar Patterns
to reach an agreement ((on sth.)) The countries reached an agreement on trade.
Similar Words
Vertrag, Abkommen, Vereinbarung; Antonyms: disagreement, conflict
Etymology
This noun derives from the verb 'übereinkommen' (to agree). It's built from 'über-' (over), 'ein-' (one), and 'kommen' (to come), suggesting the act of 'coming to one' conclusion.
Memory Tips
Picture different parties 'coming' ('kommen') to meet 'over' ('über') 'one' ('ein') single point, thus creating a formal agreement.