Example: Wir haben gestern einen neuen Vertrag unterschrieben.
Definition
"Der Vertrag" refers to a formal agreement between two or more parties that outlines their rights and obligations. It is commonly used in management and business contexts to establish clear terms and conditions, such as in the sentence, 'Wir haben gestern einen neuen Vertrag unterschrieben.'
The word "der Vertrag" comes from the German verb 'tragen,' meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear,' combined with the prefix 'ver-,' which often implies a process or completion. Originally, it suggested the act of carrying out an agreement or commitment. Did you know that its roots emphasize the idea of carrying a responsibility or obligation between parties?
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"Der Vertrag" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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