verbverbpronoun
einigen
agree
Sich auf etwas verständigen oder eine gemeinsame Lösung finden.
The German word "einigen" is a verb meaning "to agree" or "to unite". It comes from the noun "Einen" related to "eins" (one), signifying making something one or bringing together.
Similar words:
- vereinbaren (to arrange/agreed upon)
- übereinkommen (to come to an agreement)
- zusammenkommen (to come together)
Differences:
- einigen emphasizes reaching a consensus or mutual agreement, often after discussion.
- vereinbaren usually refers to formally setting terms or conditions.
- übereinkommen strongly implies a formal agreement.
- zusammenkommen can be simply "to come together," without the implication of agreement.
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Examples
Wir konnten uns schließlich auf einen Termin einigen.verb
We were finally able to agree on a date.
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