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settlement in German

settlement in German is Erledigung, Regelung, Regulierung — settlement means a formal agreement that resolves a dispute, often involving payment.

settlement in German

Erledigung
noun
The state of being settled.
Regelung
noun
The state of being settled.
Regulierung
noun
The state of being settled.
Siedlung
noun
A colony that is newly established; a place or region newly settled (even in past times).
Ansiedlung
noun
A colony that is newly established; a place or region newly settled (even in past times).
Kolonie
noun
A colony that is newly established; a place or region newly settled (even in past times).
Niederlassung
noun
A colony that is newly established; a place or region newly settled (even in past times).
Siedlung
noun
A community of people living together, such as a hamlet, village, town, or city; a populated place.
Absenkung
noun
(architecture) The gradual sinking of a building. Fractures or dislocations caused by settlement.
Senkung
noun
(architecture) The gradual sinking of a building. Fractures or dislocations caused by settlement.
Abrechnung
noun
(finance) The delivery of goods by the seller and payment for them by the buyer, under a previously agreed trade or transaction or contract entered into.
Überschreibung
noun
(legal) A disposition of property, or the act of granting it.
Wohnsitz
noun
(legal) A settled place of abode; residence; a right growing out of legal residence.
Vergleich
noun
Abfindung
noun
Ausgleich
noun

What does "settlement" mean?

  1. noun A formal agreement that resolves a dispute, often involving payment.
    "They reached a settlement before the case went to trial."
  2. noun A community of people who have established themselves in a new or previously unoccupied area.
    "Archaeologists uncovered an ancient settlement near the river."

settlement in a sentence

  • They reached a settlement before the case went to trial.
  • The insurance settlement covered most of the repair costs.
  • Archaeologists uncovered an ancient settlement near the river.
  • The early settlement grew into a thriving town.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "settlement" in German?

"settlement" in German is Erledigung, Regelung, Regulierung. settlement means: A formal agreement that resolves a dispute, often involving payment.

How do you use "settlement" in a sentence?

Example: "They reached a settlement before the case went to trial." In German, "settlement" is Erledigung, Regelung, Regulierung.

Are there other ways to say "settlement" in German?

Yes — German has 15 translations listed for "settlement": Erledigung, Regelung, Regulierung, Siedlung, Ansiedlung, Kolonie.

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