Der Vertrag
Example: Wir unterschreiben heute den Vertrag für das neue Projekt.
Definition
"Der Vertrag" is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties outlining their rights, duties, and obligations, commonly used in business contexts such as signing contracts for new projects or partnerships.
Etymology
The word "der Vertrag" comes from the German prefix 'ver-' indicating a process or change, combined with 'tragen' meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear.' Originally, it suggested the idea of carrying or bearing an agreement between parties. Did you know it evolved to mean an official written agreement or contract?
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"Der Vertrag" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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