Translation and Meaning

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Listen to how "onderhandelen" sounds in Dutch.

Example Sentences

  • Ze zijn bezig een overeenkomst te onderhandelen die het probleem eerlijk zal oplossen. English: They have been trying to negotiate a deal that will settle the issue fairly.

When and How to Use "onderhandelen"

Use "onderhandelen" when you want to talk about "negotiate" in Dutch. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the Dutch Prestatie en Vooruitgang topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Dutch study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

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