noun
das Abkommen, –
egyezmény
Es ist eine schriftliche oder mündliche Vereinbarung zwischen zwei oder mehreren Parteien, in der bestimmte Regeln oder Bedingungen festgelegt werden.
The German word "Abkommen" is a noun meaning "agreement" or "treaty".
- It is made up of "ab" (a prefix indicating separation or deviation, often not translated directly) and "kommen" (verb "to come").
- The proper noun sense of "Abkommen" refers to a formal arrangement or contract, often between states or organizations.
Similar words:
- Vertrag (contract)
- Vereinbarung (agreement)
- Übereinkunft (agreement/consensus)
Differences:
- Abkommen often refers to official treaties, especially in diplomatic or political contexts.
- Vertrag is a broader term for contracts, including legal or commercial.
- Vereinbarung and Übereinkunft are general words for any type of agreement, often less formal than Abkommen.
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Examples
Das Abkommen zwischen den Ländern ist unterzeichnet.noun
Az egyezményt az országok aláírták.
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