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acceptance / confirmation
A positive answer, confirmation, or binding consent to a request, offer, or invitation.
Wir haben endlich die Zusage für die neue Wohnung erhalten.
We finally received the acceptance for the new apartment.
'Die Zusage' (the acceptance/confirmation) is the noun form of the verb 'zusagen' (to agree/confirm). It describes the result of this action: binding agreement or a promise.
Ich kann dir noch nicht fest zusagen, aber ich versuche zu kommen.
I can't firmly agree yet, but I'll try to come.
Common verbs used in connection with a confirmation are 'eine Zusage bekommen' (to get an acceptance/confirmation), 'eine Zusage erhalten' (to receive an acceptance/confirmation), or 'eine Zusage erteilen' (to give approval/confirmation). The preposition 'für' (for) indicates what the confirmation applies to.
Sie hat die Zusage für den Studienplatz in Berlin bekommen.
She got the acceptance for the university place in Berlin.
When the 'Zusage' (promise) is a promise to do something, it is often followed by an infinitive construction with 'zu' (to). This describes exactly what was promised.
Ich habe seine Zusage, mir bei dem Umzug zu helfen.
I have his promise to help me with the move.
word
'das Wort' and 'die Zusage' can both mean that someone promises something. With 'sein Wort geben' (to give one's word), the focus is on personal commitment: you promise something and intend to keep it. 'Zusage' is more specific and is often used for a positive response or confirmation, for example for an appointment, an invitation, or a position. Learners may confuse the words because both sound binding. However, 'Zusage' fits better when someone officially or clearly says yes. 'Wort' is more common in fixed expressions like 'Ich gebe dir mein Wort' (I give you my word).
Tom hat eine Zusage für den freien Platz im Kurs bekommen.
Tom received confirmation for the open spot in the course.
Am Montag gibt sie ihrem Trainer ihr Wort, pünktlich zum Training zu kommen.
On Monday, she gives her coach her word that she will come to training on time.