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Zusage
/ˈt͡suːzaːɡə/
acceptance
Ich habe eine Zusage für das Stipendium erhalten.
I received an acceptance for the scholarship.
formal
A formal acceptance or confirmation, especially in response to an offer or invitation.
Nach dem Vorstellungsgespräch kam die Zusage für die Stelle.
After the job interview, the acceptance for the position arrived.
Die Zusage für den Workshop muss bis Freitag vorliegen.
The confirmation for the workshop must be submitted by Friday.
Commonly used in academic, professional, and administrative contexts.
formal
A promise or commitment to do something.
Seine Zusage, das Projekt zu leiten, war sehr wichtig.
His promise to lead the project was very important.
Often used in agreements or contracts.
Collocations
eine Zusage erhaltento receive an acceptanceeine Zusage gebento give a promise/commitmentvorläufige Zusageprovisional acceptanceendgültige Zusagefinal acceptance
Pro Tip
Common Collocations
Remember that 'Zusage' is often used with 'erhalten' (receive) in contexts like job offers or university admissions. For example: 'Ich habe eine Zusage für die Uni bekommen.'
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
'Zusage' is a formal term. In informal contexts, 'Zusage' might be replaced with 'Okay' or 'Ja, ich mache das.'
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'zusage', from Old High German 'zusagōn' (to promise), composed of 'zu' (to) and 'sagen' (to say).
Usage Notes
Used in both written and spoken German, particularly in formal or professional settings. Often paired with verbs like 'erhalten' (receive), 'geben' (give), or 'machen' (make).
Word Breakdown
zu
to
prefixsagen
to say
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