die Absprache, -n
agreement
Eine gemeinsame Entscheidung nach einem Gespräch, bei der alle wissen, was sie tun sollen.
Definition & meaning
The German noun Absprache refers to an agreement, arrangement, or consultation made between two or more parties. It implies that individuals have discussed a matter and reached a common understanding or have coordinated their actions.
There are two primary ways the word is used:
- Agreement or arrangement: A mutual decision regarding a future course of action (e.g., "We have an agreement to meet at noon").
- Consultation or coordination: The act of discussing something beforehand to ensure all parties are aligned (e.g., "The plan requires close coordination").
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a feminine noun (die Absprache, plural: die Absprachen).
- Word origin: The word is derived from the verb absprechen. It is composed of the prefix ab- (meaning off or away) and the verb sprechen (to speak). Literally, it suggests "speaking something off" or "settling something by speaking about it."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Vereinbarung (agreement)
- Übereinkunft (concurrence/understanding)
- Verabredung (appointment/arrangement)
- Abstimmung (coordination/voting)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Wir treffen eine Absprache für das kommende Projekt.noun
We are making an agreement for the upcoming project.
Nach unserer Absprache bleibt jeder bei seiner Meinung.noun
After our agreement, everyone sticks to their opinion.
Nach der Absprache beginnen alle gleichzeitig mit der Aufgabe.noun
After the agreement, everyone begins the task at the same time.
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