aushandeln

to negotiate (a deal or terms)

verb OWS-han-deln Rare

Also means

to work out by negotiation

Usage Note

aushandeln means to arrive at an agreement through negotiation, often used for salary (ein Gehalt aushandeln) or contract terms (Konditionen aushandeln). It implies a back-and-forth process leading to a settled result.

Examples

"Sie handelte einen besseren Urlaubsanspruch aus."

Natural Translation

She negotiated a better holiday entitlement.

Literal Translation

She negotiated-out a better holiday-entitlement.

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