Meaning 1neutral; business, political, and legal contexts · 82%
To discuss terms with another party in detail in order to reach an agreement.
Natural examples
Die Gewerkschaft verhandelt mit dem Unternehmen über höhere Löhne.
The union is negotiating higher wages with the company.
Beide Länder verhandelten drei Tage lang über den Vertrag.
Both countries negotiated the treaty for three days.
Morgen verhandeln wir mit dem Vermieter über die Reparaturkosten.
Tomorrow we will negotiate repair costs with the landlord.
Usage note
A common pattern is negotiate with someone about something. The verb is inseparable and forms the perfect with haben.
Mini-lesson: verhandeln
To discuss terms with another party in detail in order to reach an agreement. A common pattern is negotiate with someone about something. The verb is inseparable and forms the perfect with haben.
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