verhandeln über
To negotiate about
직역: to negotiate over
Use 'verhandeln über' when you're actively working with someone to reach a mutual agreement on specific terms.
15초 만에
- Discussing terms to reach a formal or informal agreement.
- Always pair 'verhandeln' with the preposition 'über' plus accusative.
- Common in business, flea markets, and serious personal discussions.
뜻
This phrase is used when two or more parties sit down to discuss terms and try to reach an agreement. It is like a tug-of-war with words where you both want to find a middle ground that works.
주요 예문
3 / 6At a flea market
Ich möchte mit Ihnen über den Preis für diese alte Kamera verhandeln.
I would like to negotiate with you about the price for this old camera.
In a job interview
Können wir heute über mein zukünftiges Gehalt verhandeln?
Can we negotiate about my future salary today?
Texting a roommate about chores
Wir müssen dringend über den Putzplan verhandeln, du bist dran!
We urgently need to negotiate about the cleaning schedule, it's your turn!
문화적 배경
In Germany, negotiation is often a formal process governed by 'Sachlichkeit' (objectivity). While haggling is rare in high-street shops, it is an essential skill in the 'Mittelstand' (small-to-medium business) sector. Historically, the word comes from 'Handel' (trade), reflecting Germany's long history as a central European trading hub.
The Accusative Rule
Always remember that 'über' in this context triggers the accusative. If you're negotiating about 'der Preis', it must be 'über den Preis'. It's a common B1 exam trap!
Fixed Prices
In Germany, retail prices are law. Trying to 'verhandeln' at a H&M or a grocery store will result in very confused looks and zero discounts.
15초 만에
- Discussing terms to reach a formal or informal agreement.
- Always pair 'verhandeln' with the preposition 'über' plus accusative.
- Common in business, flea markets, and serious personal discussions.
What It Means
verhandeln über is the standard way to say you are negotiating about something. It implies a process of give and take. You aren't just talking; you are trying to reach a deal. It could be about money, a contract, or even who gets the last slice of pizza. It suggests a certain level of seriousness and structure to the conversation.
How To Use It
You always use the preposition über followed by the accusative case. For example, wir verhandeln über den Preis. The verb verhandeln stays in its usual position. The thing you are negotiating about comes right after über. It is a very flexible phrase. You can use it in a boardroom or at a garage sale.
When To Use It
Use this when the stakes are clear. It is perfect for professional settings like job interviews. You might verhandeln über your salary or vacation days. It also works for legal contexts or international politics. In daily life, use it when you want to sound a bit more formal about a disagreement. It shows you are ready to be reasonable and find a solution.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use this for simple, one-sided requests. If you are just asking for a favor, bitten is better. Avoid it for casual decisions like where to go for dinner. That is just a Vorschlag (suggestion). Using verhandeln there might make you sound like a lawyer at a birthday party. Also, never use it when prices are strictly fixed, like in a German supermarket.
Cultural Background
Germans generally value directness and facts in negotiations. They appreciate a well-prepared argument over emotional appeals. In business, verhandeln is seen as a sign of professional competence. However, in retail shops, haggling is almost non-existent. The only exception is the Flohmarkt (flea market). There, verhandeln is practically a sport. If you don't try to lower the price, you're doing it wrong!
Common Variations
You might hear feilschen, which is specifically for haggling over prices at a market. Then there is ausverhandeln, which means to negotiate until every single detail is finished. If you need to go back and change something, you nachverhandeln. Each variation adds a tiny bit of flavor to the process. Just remember that verhandeln über is your reliable, all-purpose tool.
사용 참고사항
The phrase is very stable across all German-speaking regions. Ensure you don't confuse it with 'handeln von' (to be about/to deal with a topic in a book or movie).
The Accusative Rule
Always remember that 'über' in this context triggers the accusative. If you're negotiating about 'der Preis', it must be 'über den Preis'. It's a common B1 exam trap!
Fixed Prices
In Germany, retail prices are law. Trying to 'verhandeln' at a H&M or a grocery store will result in very confused looks and zero discounts.
The 'Basar' Comparison
If a negotiation gets too chaotic or informal, Germans might say 'Das ist hier kein Basar!' (This isn't a bazaar!). It's a reminder to stay professional and structured.
예시
6Ich möchte mit Ihnen über den Preis für diese alte Kamera verhandeln.
I would like to negotiate with you about the price for this old camera.
A classic use of the phrase in a casual setting.
Können wir heute über mein zukünftiges Gehalt verhandeln?
Can we negotiate about my future salary today?
Standard professional usage for career discussions.
Wir müssen dringend über den Putzplan verhandeln, du bist dran!
We urgently need to negotiate about the cleaning schedule, it's your turn!
Using a formal word for a domestic issue adds a touch of irony.
Sie müssen noch über die Aufteilung der Möbel verhandeln.
They still have to negotiate about the division of the furniture.
Reflects a serious, structured approach to a personal conflict.
Die Diplomaten verhandeln über ein neues Handelsabkommen.
The diplomats are negotiating about a new trade agreement.
Very formal context involving high-level politics.
Lass uns über die Garantiebedingungen verhandeln.
Let's negotiate about the warranty conditions.
Focuses on specific terms within a larger deal.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing preposition and correct article for 'der Vertrag' (the contract).
Die Firmen verhandeln ___ ___ Vertrag.
The verb 'verhandeln' requires 'über' followed by the accusative case. 'Der Vertrag' becomes 'den Vertrag'.
Choose the correct verb form for 'we'.
Wir ___ über die Details der Party.
The subject is 'wir' (we), so the verb 'verhandeln' must take the 'en' ending.
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시각 학습 자료
Formality of 'verhandeln über'
Haggling at a flea market with a stranger.
Über den Preis feilschen/verhandeln.
Discussing terms with a landlord or roommate.
Über die Hausordnung verhandeln.
Contract discussions or political treaties.
Über einen Koalitionsvertrag verhandeln.
Where to use 'verhandeln über'
Job Interview
Über das Gehalt verhandeln.
Flea Market
Über den Preis verhandeln.
Politics
Über ein Gesetz verhandeln.
Relationships
Über die Hausarbeit verhandeln.
자주 묻는 질문
11 질문It means to negotiate about something. It describes the process of two parties talking to reach a mutual agreement, like wir verhandeln über das Projekt.
Yes. 'Diskutieren' is just talking about a topic. 'Verhandeln' implies you are trying to reach a binding deal or compromise.
You use mit for people and über for the topic. Example: Ich verhandle mit meinem Chef über einen Bonus.
It is neutral. You can use it in a high-level business meeting or when joking with friends about who pays for drinks.
It always takes the accusative case when used with 'verhandeln'. For example: über den Plan (masculine accusative).
Generally, no. Prices are fixed. You wouldn't negotiate over the price of a Schnitzel unless there was a major problem with it.
'Feilschen' is a more informal word specifically for haggling over prices, usually at markets. 'Verhandeln' is broader and more professional.
You use the verb nachverhandeln. For example: Wir müssen den Vertrag nachverhandeln.
No, 'ver-' is an inseparable prefix. The verb stays together: Ich verhandle, er verhandelt.
Using the dative case after 'über'. Remember: über das Gehalt (correct), not über dem Gehalt (incorrect).
Absolutely. In news, you often hear über einen Waffenstillstand verhandeln (negotiating about a ceasefire).
관련 표현
einen Kompromiss schließen
feilschen
sich einigen auf
etwas besprechen
in Verhandlung treten
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