verb
to agree (on something), to reconcile
B1
Means 'to agree (on/about something)' and 'to reconcile/bring into agreement.' Commonly used reflexively: sich einigen auf/über etwas = to agree on/about something. Non‑reflexive 'jemanden einigen' is less frequent (to reconcile). Auxiliary haben; regular weak verb; participle geeinigt. Imperative forms: 'einige!', 'einigt!'. Polite 'Sie' uses 'einigen'. Often used in negotiations or legal contexts.
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Die Parteien einigten sich auf einen Kompromiss, nachdem der Mediator neue Vorschläge machte.
The parties agreed on a compromise after the mediator made new proposals.
Wir einigen uns auf einen Preis.
We agree on a price.
Wir haben uns geeinigt.
We have reached an agreement.
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Imagine two groups joining hands into one circle — they 'einigen' (become one).
Starts with 'ein-' like 'one' — think 'become one' to remember 'to come to agreement'.
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Commonly used reflexively as 'sich einigen (auf/über etwas)' meaning 'to agree on/about something'. The perfect uses the auxiliary 'haben' (e.g., 'wir haben uns geeinigt') and the past participle is 'geeinigt'. It can also be used non-reflexively in contexts like 'jemanden einigen' (to reconcile/reunite parties), though reflexive use is far more frequent.