De onderhandeling
Example: De onderhandeling over het budget verliep veel beter dan verwacht.
Definition
"De onderhandeling" refers to the process of discussing terms and conditions between parties to reach an agreement, especially in financial contexts. It involves bargaining or negotiating details such as prices, budgets, or contracts to find a mutually acceptable solution.
Etymology
The word "de onderhandeling" originates from Dutch, combining 'onder' meaning 'under' or 'among' and 'handeling' meaning 'action' or 'deal.' Together, it literally means 'an action carried out between parties.' Did you know? The term emphasizes the interactive, back-and-forth nature of negotiations.
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"De onderhandeling" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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