handhaben
Translation
to handle, to manage, to operate
Examples
Er kann die Situation gut handhaben.
He can handle the situation well.
Wie handhabt man diese Maschine?
How do you operate this machine?
Jedes Land handhabt dieses Gesetz anders.
Every country handles this law differently.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) handhaben to handle sth. He can handle the crisis well.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to deal with, to manage, to operate
Etymology
Composed of 'Hand' (hand) and 'haben' (to have). Literally 'to have in hand', which suggests management or control.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'haben' (have) a situation in your 'Hand'. You are in control and can handle it.