behandeln
treat · handle · discuss
Mit jemandem oder etwas auf eine bestimmte Weise umgehen oder sich um eine Person kümmern, zum Beispiel bei einer Krankheit.
The German word "behandeln" is a verb meaning "to treat" or "to handle".
- It is formed from the root verb "handeln" which means "to act" or "to deal (with something)".
- The prefix "be-" here turns the verb into one that implies applying action towards something.
Similar words:
- pflegen – to care for, to nurse
- versorgen – to provide for, to tend
- umgehen mit – to deal with, to handle
Difference:
- behandeln focuses on actively treating or managing a subject (e.g., a patient, a topic).
- pflegen typically includes ongoing care or nursing.
- versorgen implies ensuring provision or supply and support.
- umgehen mit emphasizes how one handles or deals with a situation or person, less formal than behandeln.
Example:
Der Arzt wird den Patienten behandeln.
(The doctor will treat the patient.)
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Examples
Die Ärztin behandelt den Patienten.verb
The doctor is treating the patient.
Sie behandeln das Thema sehr sorgfältig.verb
They treat the topic very carefully.
Sie behandeln die Situation sehr professionell.verb
They handle the situation very professionally.
Er behandelt alle Menschen gleich.verb
He treats all people equally.
Er behandelt jedes Thema sehr sorgfältig.verb
He treats each topic very carefully.
Wir werden das Projekt morgen ausführlich behandeln.verb
We will discuss the project in detail tomorrow.
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