handeln
Translation
to act, to trade, to deal in, to be about
Examples
Wir müssen jetzt schnell handeln.
We must act quickly now.
Der Film handelt von einer wahren Geschichte.
The film is about a true story.
Er handelt mit seltenen Briefmarken.
He deals in rare stamps.
Es handelt sich um ein Missverständnis.
It is a misunderstanding.
Grammar Patterns
to act We must act decisively. Wir müssen entschlossen handeln.
((of/about sth.)) to be about sth. The book is about an adventure. Das Buch handelt von einem Abenteuer.
((with sth.)) to deal in sth. He deals in computers. Er handelt mit Computern.
it is a matter ((of sth.)) it is a matter of sth. It is an emergency. Es handelt sich um einen Notfall.
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Etymology
Derived from 'Hand' (hand). The original meaning was to do something with one's hands.
Memory Tips
Connect it to using your 'Hand' (hand) to 'act' or 'handle' business.