Abgemacht

Abgemacht is a German term formed from the separable verb abmachen with the prefix ab- and the past participle gemacht. It is used as an adjective meaning that something has been agreed on or settled by mutual arrangement. The word can also function as an interjection to confirm a deal, similar to saying “it’s a deal.”

Etymology and forms: Abmachen means to arrange, decide, or settle something by agreement. The past participle abgemacht is used to describe the result of that action, for example in phrases like eine abgemachte Vereinbarung or eine abgemachte Frist. The related noun is Abmachung or Vereinbarung.

Usage: In everyday language, abgemacht denotes that an agreement has been reached. It is common in informal speech and can stand alone as an affirmative response: Abgemacht! Meanwhile, in more formal or written contexts one might prefer synonyms such as vereinbart or festgelegt. The adjective form can modify a noun, as in die abgemachte Vereinbarung, indicating the agreement that has been settled. The verb sense is often used in sentences like Wir haben das abgemacht.

Translations and equivalents: In English, abgemacht translates as “agreed” or “it's a deal.” The interjection Abgemacht corresponds to a spoken confirmation like “Deal!” or “Agreed.”

Notes: Abgemacht is distinct from abmachen in the sense of physically removing something, though both share the prefix ab-. The usage remains primarily informal and practical, reflecting mutual consent in plans, schedules, or terms of an arrangement.