Zustimmung

agreement, approval, consent

noun TSOO-shtim-mung Rare

Usage Note

Zustimmung covers both informal agreement in conversation and formal consent in legal/political contexts. Breite Zustimmung finden — to find broad approval. Auf allgemeine Zustimmung stoßen — to meet with general agreement. Essential vocabulary in governance and everyday persuasion.

Examples

"Der Antrag fand die Zustimmung aller Ausschussmitglieder."

Natural Translation

The motion received the approval of all committee members.

Literal Translation

The motion found the approval of all committee-members.

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