einvernehmlich
consensual
By mutual agreement; with the consent of all parties involved. The word is often used in formal or legal contexts.
EXAMPLE
Das Paar hat sich einvernehmlich getrennt.
The couple separated by mutual agreement.
einvernehmlich
consensual
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Word structure
The word is derived from the noun 'das Einvernehmen' (mutual agreement), which means 'gegenseitige Zustimmung' (mutual consent). The ending '-lich' makes it an adjective. So it describes actions that take place with the agreement of all those involved.
EXAMPLE
Die Vertragsänderung erfolgte einvernehmlich.
The contract amendment was made by mutual agreement.
Formal usage
'Einvernehmlich' (consensual / by mutual agreement) belongs to formal language and is often used in legal or official contexts, for example with contracts, divorces, or business decisions.
EXAMPLE
Der Arbeitsvertrag wurde einvernehmlich aufgelöst.
The employment contract was terminated by mutual agreement.
Typical collocations
The word is often used as an adverb and describes how an action is carried out. Typical verbs are: sich trennen (to separate), eine Lösung finden (to find a solution), etwas regeln (to settle something), or einen Vertrag auflösen (to terminate a contract).
EXAMPLE
Beide Parteien haben die Angelegenheit einvernehmlich geregelt.
Both parties settled the matter by mutual agreement.
Compare with
einvernehmlich vs übereinstimmend
consistent / unanimous
Übereinstimmend emphasizes that all parties take the same position or act without objection. Einvernehmlich emphasizes their mutual agreement to a joint arrangement and often sounds more formal. Übereinstimmend is appropriate for identical decisions, while einvernehmlich is appropriate for a solution accepted by everyone.
einvernehmlich
Die beiden Nachbarn beschlossen einvernehmlich, den Zaun zu versetzen.
The two neighbors mutually agreed to move the fence.
übereinstimmend
Die beiden Nachbarn beschlossen übereinstimmend, den Zaun zu versetzen.
The two neighbors unanimously decided to move the fence.
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