Example: Wir müssen unsere Argumente auf einen Nenner bringen, bevor wir entscheiden.
Definition
"Etwas auf einen Nenner bringen" means to summarize or unify different opinions, ideas, or arguments into a single clear and agreed-upon point. It is often used when people want to reach a consensus or simplify complex information for decision-making.
Translations
find common ground
encontrar un denominador común
op één noemer brengen
trobar un denominador comú
mettre sur un terrain d'entente
Etymology
The phrase "etwas auf einen Nenner bringen" comes from mathematics, where 'Nenner' means denominator. To add or compare fractions, you must bring them to a common denominator. Figuratively, this expression means bringing different views or statements to a common ground for clarity and agreement.
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