NOUN

Verständigung/fɛɐ̯ˈʃtɛndɪɡʊŋ/communication; mutual understanding; notification

Verständigung is a German noun that means communication, mutual understanding, or notification. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃtɛndɪɡʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Verständigungen".

Definitions

1.exchange of information or ideas to reach understanding(general communication)

a.communication between people

Mit Händen und Füßen gelang die Verständigung trotz Sprachbarriere.They managed to communicate with hands and feet despite the language barrier.

2.reaching a mutual understanding or agreement(agreement)

a.mutual understanding after discussion

Nach langen Gesprächen kam es endlich zur Verständigung zwischen den Parteien.After long talks, the parties finally reached an understanding.

3.informing someone formally(notification)

a.notification or information, especially in official contexts

Die Polizei wünschte die sofortige Verständigung der Angehörigen.The police wanted the relatives to be notified immediately.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Verständigungdie Verständigungen
Genitiveder Verständigungder Verständigungen
Dativeder Verständigungden Verständigungen
Accusativedie Verständigungdie Verständigungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Verständigung" mean in English?
"Verständigung" means communication, mutual understanding, or notification. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Verständigung"?
"Verständigung" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃtɛndɪɡʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Verständigung" der, die, or das?
"Verständigung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Verständigung"?
The plural of "Verständigung" is "Verständigungen".
What part of speech is "Verständigung"?
"Verständigung" is a noun in German.

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