noun
agreement
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Noun meaning 'agreement, approval, consent'. Feminine: die Zustimmung. Plural: Zustimmungen. Often used with zu (Zustimmung zu etwas). Formal register for giving consent or approval. Declines regularly: die Zustimmung (Nom. sg.), die Zustimmungen (Nom. pl.). No irregular plural. Common in legal and administrative contexts.
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Die Zustimmung aller Mitglieder ist nötig, bevor wir starten.
We need the agreement of all members before we start.
Ich gebe meine Zustimmung.
I give my consent.
Die Regierung suchte Zustimmung für das neue Gesetz, damit es schnell verabschiedet werden konnte.
The government sought approval for the new law so that it could be passed quickly.
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Picture several people raising their hands in favor under a sign that says 'Zustimmung'.
Sounds like 'zoo' + 'stew' + 'ming' — imagine people nodding together in agreement.
Die Zustimmung — feminine; imagine a female judge giving approval (die).
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Zustimmung means consent or approval. It is often used in formal contexts (e.g., legal or organizational approval) as well as everyday use for agreeing to proposals.