How to Say "Agreement" in Dutch

overeenkomst

/ˌoː.vərˈeːn.kɔmst/

The Dutch word for agreement is overeenkomst.

overeenkomst is used to describe a state where several parties share a view.

Meaning: state whereby several parties share a view (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The word is a compound of over (over/across), een (one) and komst (coming), which literally translates to 'coming together'.

The definite article for overeenkomst is de (de overeenkomst). To express the plural form, agreements, use overeenkomsten.

The pronunciation is /ˌoː.vərˈeːn.kɔmst/. The stress is on the third of the four syllables.

While overeenkomst means 'agreement', Dutch uses the specific word polderen to describe the unique cultural process of reaching a consensus through extensive negotiation and compromise.
Dutch speakers often use the phrase afspraak maken to describe the 'agreement' of a date or time, whereas overeenkomst is reserved for more formal or conceptual accords.
The suffix in overeenkomst comes from komst, which is the same root found in the English word 'income' or 'outcome', referring to a 'coming' or arrival.

Ik wacht op een overeenkomst.
I am awaiting an agreement.
This sentence is useful for expressing that you are waiting for an agreement using overeenkomst.
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Deze overeenkomst wordt geldig vanaf middernacht.
This agreement becomes valid at midnight.
This sentence is useful for describing when an agreement becomes valid using overeenkomst.
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Dit is voor alle partijen een bindende overeenkomst.
This agreement is binding on all parties.
This sentence is useful for stating that an agreement is binding for all parties using overeenkomst.
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Dit lijkt me een goed plan.
I think this is a good plan.
Ja, precies.
Yes, exactly.
Ik ben het eens met je standpunt.
I agree with your point of view.
Natuurlijk.
Of course.
Zeker weten. Samen staan we sterk.
Definitely. Together we are strong.
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Sophie and Daan are discussing a plan for their shared project.

Sophie

Hebben we nu een overeenkomst over het plan?
Do we have an agreement on the plan now?
Daan

Ja, ik ben het met alles eens.
Yes, I agree with everything.
Sophie

Dan is onze overeenkomst compleet.
Then our agreement is complete.
Daan

Laten we er direct mee beginnen.
Let's start with it right away.

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