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deal
An informal or formal agreement, often in a business context; a trade or business transaction.
Die beiden Unternehmen haben einen Deal über mehrere Millionen Euro abgeschlossen.
The two companies closed a deal worth several million euros.
'Deal' is an English loanword that is very common in German. It is used both in formal business language and in everyday colloquial speech.
Unsere Firma hofft auf einen großen Deal mit den Investoren.
Our company is hoping for a big deal with the investors.
In a business context, 'Deal' is often combined with the verbs 'machen' (to make), 'abschließen' (to close), or 'aushandeln' (to negotiate).
Nach langen Verhandlungen haben die beiden Parteien einen Deal abgeschlossen.
After long negotiations, the two parties closed a deal.
In colloquial speech, 'Deal!' is often used alone as a short exclamation to agree to an arrangement. It then means something like 'Einverstanden!' (Agreed!) or 'Abgemacht!' (It's a deal!).
Du kochst heute, ich spüle morgen? – Deal!
You cook today, I'll do the dishes tomorrow? — Deal!
contract
'der Vertrag' and 'der Deal' can both mean an agreement between people or companies. 'Vertrag' sounds formal and is often written and legally important. You use it, for example, for work, rent, or purchases. 'Deal' often sounds more casual or business-like and can also be a simple agreement in everyday life. Learners may confuse the words because both express that people agree on something. If it is official and binding, 'Vertrag' fits better. If it sounds informal or colloquial, 'Deal' is more likely to fit.
Sarah macht mit ihrem Bruder einen Deal: Er kocht, und sie räumt die Küche auf.
Sarah makes a deal with her brother: he cooks, and she cleans up the kitchen.
Nach dem Gespräch hat der Kunde den Vertrag unterschrieben.
After the meeting, the customer signed the contract.