VERB
verhandeln/fɛɐ̯ˈhandl̩n/to negotiate; to bargain; to discuss officially
verhandeln is a German verb that means to negotiate, to bargain, or to discuss officially. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈhandl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verhandelte" and the past participle is "verhandelt".
Definitions
1.to negotiate about something; to conduct negotiations(business, politics)
a.to reach an agreement through discussion
Die beiden Parteien verhandeln über einen neuen Vertrag.—The two parties are negotiating a new contract.
2.to discuss something officially; to deliberate(formal meetings, courts)
a.to deal with or address in an official setting
Der Fall wird morgen vor Gericht verhandelt.—The case will be heard in court tomorrow.
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 officially. 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.
