De onderhandeling
Example: De onderhandeling tussen de bedrijven duurde de hele dag.
Definition
"De onderhandeling" refers to the process of discussion and bargaining between parties, usually companies or organizations, aimed at reaching an agreement or resolving differences. For example, "De onderhandeling tussen de bedrijven duurde de hele dag" means the negotiation between the companies lasted all day.
Etymology
The word "de onderhandeling" comes from the Dutch verb 'onderhandelen,' which means to negotiate or bargain. It combines 'onder' (under) and 'handelen' (to trade or act), originally implying actions done under certain conditions. Did you know? The concept reflects the back-and-forth nature of deal-making.
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"De onderhandeling" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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