Der Kompromiss
Example: Nach langen Verhandlungen fanden sie endlich einen akzeptablen Kompromiss.
Definition
"Der Kompromiss" refers to an agreement reached between two or more parties where each side makes concessions to settle a dispute or reach a mutually acceptable solution. It often involves negotiation and finding a middle ground after discussions or conflicts.
Etymology
The word "der Kompromiss" comes from the Latin 'compromissum,' which means a mutual promise or agreement. It entered German through French, reflecting the idea of settling differences by mutual consent. Did you know? The concept behind "der Kompromiss" highlights cooperation and flexibility in resolving disagreements.
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"Der Kompromiss" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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