verhandeln
/fɛɐ̯ˈhandl̩n/
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present
- verhandelt
- past
- verhandelte
- perfect
- hat verhandelt
Meaning
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to negotiate
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Die Firmen verhandeln über den Preis.
The firms are negotiating the price.
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Die Gewerkschaft verhandelt mit den Arbeitgebern über höhere Löhne. Die Gespräche dauern schon Wochen.
The union is negotiating with the employers about higher wages. The talks have been going on for weeks.
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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 verhandeln mean?
to negotiate
2 Fill the gap: Die Firmen ___ über den Preis.
Full sentence: Die Firmen verhandeln über den Preis. (The firms are negotiating the price.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches verhandeln?
verhandeln: neutral register, common frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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