noun
die Abmachung, -en
megállapodás
Es ist ein Versprechen oder Plan zwischen zwei oder mehr Personen, bei dem sie sich auf etwas einigen.
The German word "Abmachung" is a noun meaning "agreement" or "arrangement".
- It is made up of:
- "Ab" (a prefix meaning “off” or “from” – excluded as per instruction),
- "Machung", related to "machen" which means "to make" or "to do".
Hence, "Abmachung" literally refers to something "made" between parties — an agreement.
Similar words:
- Vereinbarung (agreement, contract)
- Abkommen (agreement, treaty)
- Übereinkunft (accord, consensus)
Differences:
- Abmachung often implies an informal or verbal agreement.
- Vereinbarung is more formal and can be written legally.
- Abkommen usually refers to formal, often international agreements.
- Übereinkunft emphasizes mutual consent, often used in formal or legal contexts.
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Examples
Die Abmachung wird morgen abgeschlossen.noun
A megállapodást holnap véglegesítik.
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