verhandeln

negotiate

verb fer-HAN-deln Rare

Also means

deliberate

Usage Note

verhandeln means to negotiate (über den Vertrag verhandeln) and, in law, to hear a case in court. It governs über plus the accusative for the subject of negotiation, or mit for the counterparty. The noun is Verhandlung. Inseparable verb with the prefix ver-.

Examples

"Die Gewerkschaft verhandelt mit dem Arbeitgeber über Löhne."

Natural Translation

The union is negotiating with the employer over wages.

Literal Translation

The union negotiates with the employer over wages.

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