behandeln/bəˈhandl̩n/to treat; to handle; to deal with
behandeln is a German verb that means to treat, to handle, or to deal with. It is pronounced /bəˈhandl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "behandelte" and the past participle is "behandelt".
Definitions
1.to try to cure or relieve with medical means(medicine, therapy)
a.to provide medical care for someone or something
Der Arzt behandelt den Patienten mit Antibiotika.—The doctor treats the patient with antibiotics.
2.to act toward someone or something in a certain manner(social interaction, conduct)
a.to behave toward; to handle in dealing with people
Sie behandeln ihre Gäste sehr freundlich.—They treat their guests very kindly.
3.to address or discuss a topic or issue(subject matter, discussion)
a.to deal with a subject in speech or writing
Das Buch behandelt die Geschichte Deutschlands.—The book deals with the history of Germany.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | behandeln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | behandele |
| Present (du) | behandelst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | behandelt |
| Preterite (ich) | behandelte |
| Participle II | behandelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | behandelte |
| Imperative (singular) | behandele |
| Imperative (plural) | behandelt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "behandeln" mean in English?
- "behandeln" means to treat, to handle, or to deal with. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "behandeln"?
- "behandeln" is pronounced /bəˈhandl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "behandeln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "behandeln" is "behandelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "behandeln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "behandeln" becomes "behandelte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "behandeln"?
- "behandeln" is a verb in German.
