aushandeln
/ˈaʊ̯sˌhandl̩n/
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present
- handelt aus
- past
- handelte aus
- perfect
- hat ausgehandelt
Meaning
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to negotiate
Built from aus (out) + handeln (to act).
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Die Parteien haben einen Kompromiss ausgehandelt.
The parties negotiated a compromise.
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Die Gewerkschaft hat höhere Löhne ausgehandelt. Der Vertrag gilt ab Januar.
The union has negotiated higher wages. The contract applies from January.
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Made of
- aus out
- handeln to act
Similar words
Aushandeln is negotiating and reaching a specific agreed outcome — successfully working out terms; verhandeln is the general process of negotiating, being in negotiations.
Practice
1 What does aushandeln mean?
to negotiate
2 Fill the gap: Die Parteien haben einen Kompromiss ___.
Full sentence: Die Parteien haben einen Kompromiss ausgehandelt. (The parties negotiated a compromise.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches aushandeln?
aushandeln: neutral register, academic frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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