VERB
handeln/ˈhandl̩n/to act; to trade; to deal
handeln is a German verb that means to act, to trade, or to deal. It is pronounced /ˈhandl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "handelte" and the past participle is "gehandelt".
Definitions
1.to act; to take action(behavior, action)
a.to take action in a certain way
Man muss schnell handeln, wenn es ein Problem gibt.—You have to act quickly if there is a problem.
2.to trade; to deal (in something)(commerce)
a.to buy and sell goods
Die Firma handelt mit elektronischen Geräten.—The company trades in electronic devices.
3.to be about (of a topic, story, etc.)(be about)
a.to concern or be about a subject
Das Buch handelt von Freundschaft.—The book is about friendship.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | handeln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | handle |
| Present (du) | handelst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | handelt |
| Preterite (ich) | handelte |
| Participle II | gehandelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | handelte |
| Imperative (singular) | handle |
| Imperative (plural) | handelt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "handeln" mean in English?
- "handeln" means to act, to trade, or to deal. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "handeln"?
- "handeln" is pronounced /ˈhandl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "handeln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "handeln" is "gehandelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "handeln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "handeln" becomes "handelte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "handeln"?
- "handeln" is a verb in German.
