behandeln/bəˈhandl̩n/to treat; to deal with; to handle
behandeln is a German verb that means to treat, to deal with, or to handle. It is pronounced /bəˈhandl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "behandelte" and the past participle is "behandelt".
Definitions
1.to treat (a person or thing) in a certain way(general action)
a.to act towards someone or something in a particular manner
Er behandelt seine Kollegen immer mit Respekt.—He always treats his colleagues with respect.
2.to provide medical treatment(medicine)
a.to give medical care to someone
Der Arzt behandelt die Patientin wegen ihrer Migräne.—The doctor is treating the patient for her migraine.
3.to deal with; to discuss(topic/discussion)
a.to be concerned with a subject; discuss or cover a topic
Das Buch behandelt die Geschichte der Stadt.—The book deals with the city's history.
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 deal with, or to handle. 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.
