Also means
deliberate
Usage Note
verhandeln means to negotiate (über den Vertrag verhandeln) and, in law, to hear a case in court. It governs über plus the accusative for the subject of negotiation, or mit for the counterparty. The noun is Verhandlung. Inseparable verb with the prefix ver-.
Examples
"Die Gewerkschaft verhandelt mit dem Arbeitgeber über Löhne."
Natural Translation
The union is negotiating with the employer over wages.
Literal Translation
The union negotiates with the employer over wages.
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