nachverhandeln

to renegotiate

verb NAKH-fer-han-deln Rare

Also means

to negotiate again (after initial agreement)

Usage Note

nachverhandeln means to reopen negotiations after an initial deal has been struck, typically for a salary review or contract terms. It is a common piece of advice in career coaching: nach der Probezeit nachverhandeln (renegotiate after the probationary period).

Examples

"Nach einem erfolgreichen ersten Jahr konnte sie ihr Gehalt erfolgreich nachverhandeln."

Natural Translation

After a successful first year she was able to successfully renegotiate her salary.

Literal Translation

After a successful first year could she her salary successfully re-negotiate.

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