einig
agree · agreement
Es beschreibt, dass mehrere Personen derselben Meinung sind und keinen Streit darüber haben.
Definition & meaning
The German adjective einig has two primary meanings depending on the context:
- In agreement/unanimous: It describes a state where people share the same opinion, are in harmony, or have reached a consensus. For example, "Wir sind uns einig" (We agree).
- United/unified: It refers to a group or entity that stands together or is joined as one, often used in political or historical contexts (e.g., "ein einiges Vaterland").
In addition, as a pronoun or adjective, it can also mean "a few" or "some" (e.g., "Ich habe einige Bücher" - I have a few books).
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is an adjective that can be used predicatively or attributively. When used to mean "some," it is declined according to the case, gender, and number of the noun it modifies.
- Word origin: It is derived from the German word ein (one). The suffix -ig turns the numeral into an adjective, essentially meaning "of one [mind/entity]."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Einstimmig (unanimous)
- Sich einig sein (to agree)
- Einverstanden (consenting/agreed)
- Vereint (united)
- Etliche (a few/some)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Die beiden Klassen sind sich einig.adjective
The two classes agree.
Wir sind uns einig.adjective
We agree.
Die Parteien waren nach langen Verhandlungen einig.adjective
The parties were in agreement after long negotiations.
Wir sind uns einig über den Plan.adjective
We are in agreement about the plan.
Alle Leute waren sich einig.adjective
All the people were in agreement.
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