einverstanden

Einverstanden is a German adjective and past participle used to express assent or understanding. It can function as a predicative adjective in phrases like Ich bin damit einverstanden, meaning I am in agreement with that. It can also stand alone as an interjection: Einverstanden! meaning Agreed. In regular sentences it often appears with a prepositional phrase, for example Ich bin mit dem Vorschlag einverstanden (I am in agreement with the proposal).

Etymology and grammar: Einverstanden is a compound of ein- and verstanden (past participle of verstehen, to understand). The sense is that one has understood the proposition and accepts it. When used predicatively, einverstanden is largely invariable and does not change for gender or number, though it is typically accompanied by a preposition such as mit or damit in contemporary usage.

Usage notes: In formal contexts, common formulations are Ich bin damit einverstanden or Ich stimme dem Vorschlag zu (I approve the proposal). The noun form is das Einverständnis, meaning consent or assent. Related verbs include zustimmen (to agree) and einwilligen (to give consent); these can be used where a nuance of voluntary acceptance or formal approval is intended.

Translations and nuance: In English, einverstanden can be translated as agreet, in agreement, or understood, depending on context. The stand-alone interjection Einverstanden! is a concise confirmation equivalent to Agreed! or Deal! in everyday use.