Die Verhandlung
Example: Die Verhandlung über den Vertrag dauerte mehrere Stunden.
Definition
"Die Verhandlung" refers to the process of negotiating or discussing terms, especially in financial or contractual contexts. It involves parties coming together to reach an agreement or resolve differences, as in "Die Verhandlung über den Vertrag dauerte mehrere Stunden."
Etymology
The word "die Verhandlung" comes from the German verb 'verhandeln,' which means to negotiate or discuss. It combines the prefix 'ver-' implying thoroughness or completion, with 'handeln,' meaning to act or trade. Did you know? The term originally related to trading or dealing, emphasizing the exchange aspect of negotiation.
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"Die Verhandlung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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