Handeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Handeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to act", "to take action" or "to operate".

Essential properties of "handeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: handeln
Simple past: handelte
Participle: gehandelt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "handeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To perform an action with a purpose"

Definition: "To perform an action or activity with a specific purpose."
Translation(s): to act, to take action, to operate
Synonym(s): agieren, Vorgehen, Verfahren
Related word(s): Handlung, Aktion, Tat

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen schnell handeln, um die Situation zu retten.We must act quickly to save the situation.
Der Politiker handelte im Interesse der Bürger.The politician acted in the interest of the citizens.
Es ist wichtig, verantwortungsvoll zu handeln.It is important to act responsibly.

2.) "To negotiate or bargain"

Definition: "To negotiate or bargain to reach an agreement."
Translation(s): to negotiate, to bargain, to deal
Synonym(s): Verhandeln, Feilschen, Geschäften
Related word(s): Handel, Verhandlung, Geschäft

📝 Some usage examples:

Die beiden Unternehmen handeln über eine mögliche Fusion.The two companies are negotiating a possible merger.
Auf dem Markt kann man oft über den Preis handeln.In the market, you can often bargain over the price.
Sie handelten einen neuen Vertrag aus.They negotiated a new contract.

3.) "To buy and sell goods or services"

Definition: "To buy and sell goods or services."
Translation(s): to trade, to deal in, to sell
Synonym(s): Handel treiben, Verkaufen, Kaufen
Related word(s): Händler, Handelsware, Handelskammer

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Unternehmen handelt mit Elektronikprodukten.The company trades in electronic products.
Sie handeln seit Jahren erfolgreich an der Börse.They have been successfully trading on the stock exchange for years.
Die Familie handelte traditionell mit Gewürzen.The family traditionally traded in spices.

4.) "To be about a specific topic (in a work)"

Definition: "To be about a specific topic in a literary or artistic work."
Translation(s): to be about, to deal with, to concern
Synonym(s): thematisieren, behandeln, sich befassen mit
Related word(s): Handlung, Thema, Inhalt

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Roman handelt von einer verbotenen Liebe.The novel is about a forbidden love.
Der Film handelt von den Herausforderungen des Klimawandels.The film is about the challenges of climate change.
Das Theaterstück handelt von einer Familie im Nachkriegsdeutschland.The play is about a family in post-war Germany.

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