die Verhandlung, -en
negotiation · hearing
Ein Gespräch zwischen zwei oder mehr Personen, bei dem sie versuchen, eine gemeinsame Lösung oder eine Einigung zu finden.
The German word "Verhandlung" is a noun meaning "negotiation" or "hearing". It comes from the verb "verhandeln" (to negotiate), which is composed of the base "handeln" (to act, to deal) with the prefix "ver-" indicating a process.
Similar words:
- Vertrag (contract): a formal agreement resulting often from negotiations.
- Gespräch (conversation, discussion): a more general term for talking.
- Besprechung (meeting, discussion): a formal or informal meeting.
Differences:
- Verhandlung refers specifically to formal negotiations or legal hearings aimed at reaching an agreement.
- Gespräch and Besprechung are broader terms for conversations and meetings without necessarily involving negotiation.
- Vertrag is the outcome (contract) often arising from a Verhandlung.
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Examples
Die Verhandlung findet heute statt.noun
The negotiation takes place today.
Eine Verhandlung kann lange dauern.noun
A negotiation can take a long time.
Die Verhandlung beginnt um zehn Uhr.noun
The hearing begins at ten o'clock.
Während der Verhandlung müssen alle Teilnehmer anwesend sein.noun
During the negotiation, all participants must be present.
Während der Verhandlung müssen alle Anwesenden still sein.noun
During the hearing, everyone present must remain silent.
Eine Verhandlung kann manchmal Stunden dauern.noun
A negotiation can sometimes last for hours.
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