Der Vertrag
Example: Wir haben gestern einen Vertrag für das neue Auto unterschrieben.
Definition
"Der Vertrag" is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties that outlines mutual obligations and rights. It is often used in contexts such as business, employment, or sales, like signing a contract for a new car, as in the example phrase.
Etymology
The word "der Vertrag" comes from the German roots 'ver-' meaning 'together' or 'mutually,' and 'tragen,' meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear.' Thus, it originally referred to something 'carried together' or an agreement borne by all parties. Did you know that this reflects the cooperative nature of contracts?
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"Der Vertrag" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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