Einigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Einigen" is mainly used as verb meaning "agree", "come to an agreement" or "reach a consensus". It is also used as pronoun.

Essential properties of "einigen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: einigen
Simple past: einigte
Participle: geeinigt

See full conjugation of einigen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "einigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Reach an agreement or consensus"

"Einigen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To reach an agreement or consensus with someone about something."
Translation(s): agree, come to an agreement, reach a consensus
Synonym(s): Übereinkommen, sich verständigen, vereinbaren
Antonym(s): streiten
Related word(s): Einigung, Übereinkunft

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen uns einigen, bevor wir weitermachen können.We need to agree before we can continue.
Die Parteien konnten sich nicht einigen.The parties could not agree.
Können wir uns auf einen Termin einigen?Can we agree on a date?

2.) "Resolve a dispute or conflict"

"Einigen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To resolve a dispute or conflict."
Translation(s): settle, reconcile, make up
Synonym(s): versöhnen, schlichten
Antonym(s): streiten
Related word(s): Einigung, Versöhnung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Geschwister konnten sich nach dem Streit wieder einigen.The siblings were able to reconcile again after the argument.
Es ist wichtig, dass wir uns einigen, um das Problem zu lösen.It is important that we agree to solve the problem.
Die Vermittler halfen den Parteien, sich zu einigen.The mediators helped the parties to agree.

3.) "Some, a few"

"Einigen", when used with this meaning, acts as pronoun.

Definition: "Some, a few people or things."
Translation(s): some, a few, several
Synonym(s): manche, etliche
Antonym(s): viele
Related word(s): einige wenige, ein paar

📝 Some usage examples:

Einige Studenten haben die Prüfung nicht bestanden.Some students did not pass the exam.
Ich habe noch einige Fragen zu diesem Thema.I still have a few questions about this topic.
Einige der Anwesenden stimmten dem Vorschlag zu.Some of those present agreed to the proposal.

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