Der Konsens
Example: Nach langen Diskussionen erreichten alle Parteien endlich einen Konsens.
Definition
The term "der Konsens" refers to a general agreement or collective opinion reached by a group, especially after discussion or negotiation. It implies that all parties involved have accepted a common decision, as in the example where all parties finally reached a consensus after long discussions.
Etymology
"Der Konsens" comes from the Latin word 'consensus,' meaning agreement or accord. Did you know? The Latin root combines 'con-' (together) and 'sentire' (to feel), indicating a shared feeling or agreement among people. This word entered German through scholarly and legal use.
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"Der Konsens" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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