handeln
trade · act
Etwas tun, um ein Ziel zu erreichen oder eine Situation zu verändern.
The German word "handeln" is a verb that primarily means:
- to act or to take action
- to trade or to deal (in commerce)
It comes from the noun "Hand" (hand), implying doing something with one's hands or taking action.
Similar words:
- agieren (to act)
- operieren (to operate or act)
- verhandeln (to negotiate, to bargain)
- kaufen/verkaufen (buy/sell, related to trading)
Differences:
- handeln is broader, covering both general acting and trading.
- agieren is more about acting in a broader or often formal or external context.
- verhandeln specifically means negotiating or bargaining rather than general trading.
- kaufen/verkaufen are more precise actions within trading involving exchange of goods.
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Examples
Sie handeln gerade mit Aktien.verb
They are currently trading stocks.
Sie handeln fair.verb
They act fairly.
Er handelt vorsichtig in dieser Situation.verb
He acts carefully in this situation.
Er handelt vorsichtig, um keinen Fehler zu machen.verb
He acts carefully to avoid making a mistake.
Er handelt professionell.verb
He acts professionally.
Er handelt oft impulsiv.verb
He often acts impulsively.
Wir müssen jetzt klug handeln, bevor es zu spät ist.verb
We must act wisely now before it is too late.
Sie handelte sehr mutig, als sie die Wahrheit sagte.verb
She acted very bravely when she told the truth.
Wir müssen vorsichtig handeln, damit niemand verletzt wird.verb
We must act carefully so that no one gets hurt.
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