noun

die Verabredung, -en

appointment · date

Es ist ein fester Termin oder ein Treffen, auf das sich zwei oder mehrere Personen vorher geeinigt haben.

Definition & Meaning

The German word Verabredung refers to an arrangement or agreement to meet someone at a specific time and place. It can have two primary nuances depending on the context:

A meeting or appointment: This is the most common use, referring to a planned encounter between people, whether for professional, casual, or social purposes.
A date: In a romantic context, Verabredung is the standard term for a date (a romantic meeting).

Grammar & Word origin

Grammar: It is a feminine noun (die Verabredung). The plural form is die Verabredungen.
Word Origin: It is derived from the verb verabreden (to make an appointment). The verb itself is composed of the prefix ver- (indicating a change or a specific outcome) and the root reden (to talk or speak). Etymologically, it implies an agreement that has been established through spoken communication.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

Termin : Often used for professional appointments or scheduled meetings.
Treffen : A more general term for a meeting or a get-together.
Date : A loanword frequently used in modern German specifically for romantic meetings.
Zusammenkunft : A more formal term for a gathering or assembly.