nounverb
ett avtal
agreement
Definition & meaning
avtal refers to a formal or legal agreement between two or more parties. It is a commitment where parties agree on certain terms, conditions, or actions.
- Legal/Formal Agreement: A contract or covenant between individuals, companies, or states. For example, an employment contract (anställningsavtal ) or a rental agreement (hyresavtal ).
- General Consensus: A state of mutual understanding or consent regarding a specific issue, often used in phrases like "we have an agreement" (vi har ett avtal).
Grammar & Word origin
avtal is a neuter noun (ett-word).
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Inflection:
- Singular indefinite: ett avtal
- Singular definite: avtalet
- Plural indefinite: avtal
- Plural definite: avtalen
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Etymology: The word is derived from the prefix av- (meaning "off" or "away") and the verb tala (to speak). Historically, it implies that something has been "spoken off" or settled through discussion.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- kontrakt (contract)
- överenskommelse (arrangement/agreement)
- pakt (pact)
- fördrag (treaty)
- förlikning (settlement)
Antonyms:
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Vi skriver ett avtal idag.noun
We are writing an agreement today.
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