das Abkommen, –
agreement
Es ist eine schriftliche oder mündliche Vereinbarung zwischen zwei oder mehreren Parteien, in der bestimmte Regeln oder Bedingungen festgelegt werden.
The German word "Abkommen" is a noun that means "agreement" or "treaty". It is composed of two parts:
- "Ab" (prefix meaning "off" or "away")
- "Kommen" (verb meaning "to come")
Here, "Abkommen" literally suggests something like "coming off together," i.e. parties coming to an accord.
Similar words:
- Vertrag (contract, treaty)
- Vereinbarung (arrangement, agreement)
- Übereinkunft (mutual agreement)
Differences:
- Abkommen often refers to formal agreements or treaties, typically between states or official bodies.
- Vertrag is also a formal contract but can be broader, including private contracts.
- Vereinbarung and Übereinkunft are more general and can denote informal or formal agreements.
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Examples
Das Abkommen zwischen den Ländern ist unterzeichnet.noun
The agreement between the countries is signed.
Ein Abkommen wurde erfolgreich unterzeichnet.noun
An agreement was successfully signed.
Das Abkommen tritt nach der Ratifizierung in Kraft.noun
The agreement comes into force after ratification.
Beide Staaten respektieren das Abkommen.noun
Both states respect the agreement.
Die Politiker verhandelten tagelang über ein neues Abkommen.noun
The politicians negotiated for days about a new agreement.
Mehrere Abkommen mussten wegen neuer Regeln geändert werden.noun
Several agreements had to be changed because of new rules.
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