handeln
Translation
to act, to deal, to trade, to bargain
Examples
Wir müssen sofort handeln.
We must act immediately.
Der Film handelt von der Liebe.
The movie is about love.
Er handelt mit alten Autos.
He trades in old cars.
Es handelt sich um ein Missverständnis.
It is a matter of a misunderstanding.
Grammar Patterns
(( )) to act, take action We need to act now.
((von et3)) to be about (sth.), deal with (sth.) Der Roman handelt von einem Krieg.
((mit et3)) to trade in (sth.), deal in (sth.) Die Firma handelt mit Holz.
((es handelt sich um et4)) it is a matter of (sth.) Es handelt sich um einen Notfall.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tun, agieren; Antonyms: abwarten
Etymology
From 'Hand' (hand) + verb suffix '-eln' -> to do something with hands.
Memory Tips
Think of using your 'Hand' to take action or shake hands on a deal.