뜻
Used to express agreement or consent.
문화적 배경
In Germany, 'Einverstanden' is often the final word in a negotiation. Once said, it is socially expected that the terms will not be changed. It reflects the value of 'Direktheit' (directness). Swiss German speakers might use 'Einverstanden' in formal High German contexts, but in dialect, they might say 'Abgmacht' or 'Guet so'. However, the High German 'Einverstanden' remains the standard for official consensus. Austrians might use 'Einverstanden' slightly less frequently in casual speech than North Germans, opting for 'Passt scho' (It fits already), but 'Einverstanden' is still the polite, standard form for agreement. In German Slack or WhatsApp groups, 'Einverstanden' is often abbreviated to 'evtl.' (though that usually means 'eventually/perhaps') or more commonly replaced by the '✅' emoji or 'i.O.' (in Ordnung).
The 'Power' Response
Use 'Einverstanden' in a job interview when discussing salary or start dates to sound decisive and professional.
Avoid 'Ich bin einverstanden mit du'
Always remember that 'mit' takes the dative. It's 'mit DIR' or 'mit IHNEN'.
뜻
Used to express agreement or consent.
The 'Power' Response
Use 'Einverstanden' in a job interview when discussing salary or start dates to sound decisive and professional.
Avoid 'Ich bin einverstanden mit du'
Always remember that 'mit' takes the dative. It's 'mit DIR' or 'mit IHNEN'.
The 'Damit' Shortcut
Instead of repeating the whole proposal, just say 'Ich bin damit einverstanden'. It makes you sound much more fluent.
German Directness
Don't say 'Einverstanden' just to be polite if you don't actually agree. Germans prefer a clear 'Nein' over a fake 'Einverstanden'.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing word to agree with the proposal.
Sollen wir morgen ins Museum gehen? - ______, das ist eine gute Idee!
'Einverstanden' is the correct response to agree to a suggestion.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
How do you say 'I agree with the price'?
You need 'sein' (bin) + 'mit' + Dative ({dem|m} Preis).
Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.
A: Können wir das Meeting auf 14 Uhr verschieben? B: Ja, ich bin ______ ______.
'Damit' is used to refer back to the previously mentioned idea (shifting the meeting).
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: A boss asks an employee if they can work on Saturday.
'Einverstanden' signals professional consent to the request.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
Agreement vs. Understanding
Where to use it
Shopping
- • Price
- • Quantity
- • Delivery
Work
- • Meetings
- • Deadlines
- • Tasks
Friends
- • Movies
- • Dinner
- • Travel
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Sollen wir morgen ins Museum gehen? - ______, das ist eine gute Idee!
'Einverstanden' is the correct response to agree to a suggestion.
How do you say 'I agree with the price'?
You need 'sein' (bin) + 'mit' + Dative ({dem|m} Preis).
A: Können wir das Meeting auf 14 Uhr verschieben? B: Ja, ich bin ______ ______.
'Damit' is used to refer back to the previously mentioned idea (shifting the meeting).
Situation: A boss asks an employee if they can work on Saturday.
'Einverstanden' signals professional consent to the request.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
12 질문It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend. It's always safe.
Yes, in fact, saying just 'Einverstanden!' is very common and natural in conversation.
'Abgemacht' is more like 'It's a deal' and is more informal. 'Einverstanden' is more like 'I agree/consent'.
Simply say 'Ich bin nicht einverstanden' or 'Nicht einverstanden'.
No. For 'I understand', use 'Ich verstehe' or 'Alles klar'.
Yes, but use 'mit': 'Ich bin mit dir einverstanden' (I agree with you/your point).
Yes, {das|n} Einverständnis. For example: 'mit {dem|n} Einverständnis {der|f} Eltern' (with the parents' consent).
Yes, it is standard High German and understood/used in all German-speaking countries.
Yes, it's very common in business emails: 'Ich bin mit {Ihrem|m} Vorschlag einverstanden.'
Since it's an adjective-like state, you use 'war': 'Ich war einverstanden.' (I was in agreement).
It's better to say 'Völlig einverstanden' or 'Ganz einverstanden' for 'Totally agreed'.
'Okay' is more casual. 'Einverstanden' is more precise and signals actual consent.
관련 표현
Abgemacht
synonymIt's a deal / settled
In Ordnung
similarIn order / Okay
Zustimmen
builds onTo agree / To consent
Alles klar
similarAll clear / Okay
D'accord
similarAgreed (loanword from French)
Nicht einverstanden
contrastNot agreed / I disagree
