Feilschen
haggle
The German word "feilschen" is a verb that means "to haggle" or "to bargain". It often refers to the act of negotiating or discussing the price of goods in a market or shopping context, typically aimed at achieving a better deal. The word emphasizes the back-and-forth nature of negotiating, especially in a less formal setting.
Similar words in German include "handeln" (to negotiate or trade) and "feilschen" (which can mean to engage in price negotiation).
The difference between "feilschen" and "handeln" is primarily context: "feilschen" is specifically about bargaining over prices, while "handeln" can refer to negotiating in a broader sense, which might not always involve haggling over price.
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Examples
Bei diesem Geschäft lohnt sich das Feilschen.noun
At this store, haggling is worth it.
Manchmal kann Feilschen wirklich hilfreich sein.noun
Sometimes haggling can really be helpful.
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