Kompromiß, Kompromisse
compromise
Eine Lösung, bei der zwei oder mehr Personen nachgeben, damit alle einigermaßen zufrieden sind.
The German word "Kompromiss" (commonly spelled using an "ss" rather than the antiquated "ß") is a noun that means "compromise". This word encapsulates the idea of reaching an intermediate or middleground agreement between differing parties or interests.
Although directly rooted in "Compromise," in German it holds similar meaning with a slightly broader use, often implying a mutual agreement that involves concessions by both or all involved parties—a frequent concept in negotiations and discussions.
Similar terms in English would be "agreement" or "settlement", though these can imply a broader range of solutions without the necessary mutual concession implied in "compromise" or "Kompromiss". The specificity of "Kompromiss" lies in its inherent nature of give-and-take, essential for resolving differences while retaining a shared benefit, that might be less clearly defined in words such as "agreement" which might also include more unilateral decisions.
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Examples
Wir müssen einen Kompromiß finden.other
We have to find a compromise.
Ein Kompromiss wurde nach langen Verhandlungen gefunden.other
A compromise was found after long negotiations.
Ein Kompromiss wurde nach langen Diskussionen gefunden.other
A compromise was found after long discussions.
Ein Kompromiss ist oft schwer zu finden.other
A compromise is often hard to find.
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