German word

aushandeln

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sˌhandl̩n/

Meaning

  • verbnegotiate

Example

Sie handelt die Bedingungen aus.

She is negotiating the terms.

Illustration for aushandeln (negotiate)

More examples

Er konnte mit dem Kunden einen Preis aushandeln.

He was able to negotiate a price with the customer.

Core concept

A discussion ends with both sides settling a concrete package of terms.

Common phrases

  • mit jemandem etwas aushandeln

    negotiate something with someone

  • einen Preis aushandeln

    negotiate a price

  • eine Lösung aushandeln

    negotiate a solution

Similar words

verhandeln: Talk through terms or a deal to reach common ground.
absprechen: Discuss plans or terms together and decide on them.
vereinbaren: Establish agreed dates, conditions, or other arrangements.
abmachen: Make an informal verbal agreement or arrangement.

Definition in German

Durch Verhandlungen konkrete Bedingungen oder Vereinbarungen erreichen.

Word origin

Aushandeln combines the separable prefix "aus-" with "handeln", whose older sense includes conducting business, giving the verb the sense of working terms out to completion.

Usage tips

  • Aushandeln is separable, so the prefix moves to the end in a main clause: "Sie handelt die Bedingungen aus."

Other meanings

  • work outverb
  • agree onverb

Related words

  • Aushandlungnegotiationnoun

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