VERB
verhandeln/fɛɐ̯ˈhandl̩n/to negotiate; to bargain; to discuss formally
verhandeln is a German verb that means to negotiate, to bargain, or to discuss formally. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈhandl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verhandelte" and the past participle is "verhandelt".
Definitions
1.to negotiate something, to conduct negotiations(business, diplomacy)
a.to try to reach an agreement through discussion
Die beiden Länder verhandeln über ein neues Handelsabkommen.—The two countries are negotiating a new trade agreement.
2.to discuss, to debate a case or issue officially(legal, formal)
a.to conduct a hearing or legal proceeding
Das Gericht verhandelt den Fall nächste Woche.—The court will hear the case next week.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verhandeln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verhandele |
| Present (du) | verhandelst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verhandelt |
| Preterite (ich) | verhandelte |
| Participle II | verhandelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verhandelte |
| Imperative (singular) | verhandele |
| Imperative (plural) | verhandelt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verhandeln" mean in English?
- "verhandeln" means to negotiate, to bargain, or to discuss formally. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verhandeln"?
- "verhandeln" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈhandl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verhandeln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verhandeln" is "verhandelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verhandeln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verhandeln" becomes "verhandelte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verhandeln"?
- "verhandeln" is a verb in German.
