VERB
handeln/ˈhandl̩n/to act; to bargain; to deal with
handeln is a German verb that means to act, to bargain, or to deal with. It is pronounced /ˈhandl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "handelte" and the past participle is "gehandelt".
Definitions
1.to perform an action; to behave in a certain way(action, behavior)
a.to act; to do something
Er handelte sehr mutig in dieser Situation.—He acted very bravely in this situation.
2.to trade or bargain(commerce)
a.to buy and sell goods; to negotiate prices
Sie handeln mit Antiquitäten auf dem Markt.—They trade antiques at the market.
3.to be about; to deal with (a topic)(topic, content: often with 'von/über')
a.to be concerned with a particular subject
Der Film handelt von einer wahren Geschichte.—The film is about a true story.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | handeln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | handle |
| Present (du) | handelst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | handelt |
| Preterite (ich) | handelte |
| Participle II | gehandelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | handelte |
| Imperative (singular) | handle |
| Imperative (plural) | handelt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "handeln" mean in English?
- "handeln" means to act, to bargain, or to deal with. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "handeln"?
- "handeln" is pronounced /ˈhandl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "handeln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "handeln" is "gehandelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "handeln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "handeln" becomes "handelte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "handeln"?
- "handeln" is a verb in German.
