noun
compromise
B1
Kompromiss (der) means compromise: an agreement reached by mutual concessions; also used for a settlement or compromise solution. Plural: Kompromisse. Note declension: genitive singular des Kompromisses. Common verbs: einen Kompromiss eingehen or sich auf einen Kompromiss einigen (use auf with sich einigen).
Examples
Nach langen Verhandlungen haben wir einen Kompromiss gefunden.
After long negotiations, we found a compromise.
Die Parteien fanden einen Kompromiss, nachdem lange Verhandlungen stattfanden.
The parties reached a compromise after long negotiations took place.
Am Ende fanden sie einen Kompromiss.
In the end, they reached a compromise.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine two people meeting in the middle of a bridge, each giving up a little until they meet at the Kompromiss point.
Sounds like 'compromise' in English.
der — think 'der' as 'the (male)' and picture a man offering the compromise.
Notes
Often used in political or interpersonal contexts; plural: Kompromisse.