Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

handelt konjugieren

Translation (Übersetzung) deals, acts, is about
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈhandl̩t]
B1
Verbs
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
reflexive verb communication action business
Third person singular present tense of 'handeln' (to act/deal). Can be used reflexively (sich handeln um). Often requires specific prepositions (um, mit, von).

handelt is a German Verbs

Learn handelt meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. handelt is classified as a Verb in German grammar.

handelt Examples (Beispiele) in English

handelt examples with English translations. See how to use handelt in sentences. handelt example sentences in English below.

Er handelt mit Antiquitäten.
He deals in antiques.
Business/trade context
Es handelt sich um ein Missverständnis.
It's a misunderstanding.
Clarifying a situation
Der Film handelt von einer wahren Geschichte.
The film is about a true story.
Describing content

handelt Konjugation — Präsens, Perfekt, Präteritum, Imperativ, and Partizip II (Partizip 2) on one URL (Präteritum und Perfekt together here). English meaning and usage tips are above; common learner mistakes below when available.

handelt Konjugation Präsens

ich
handle
du
handelst
er/sie/es
handelt
wir
handeln
ihr
handelt
sie/Sie
handeln

handelt Konjugation Perfekt

ich
habe gehandelt
du
hast gehandelt
er/sie/es
hat gehandelt
wir
haben gehandelt
ihr
habt gehandelt
sie/Sie
haben gehandelt

handelt Konjugation Präteritum

ich
handelte
du
handeltest
er/sie/es
handelte
wir
handelten
ihr
handeltet
sie/Sie
handelten

handelt Konjugation Futur I

ich
werde handeln
du
wirst handeln
er/sie/es
wird handeln
wir
werden handeln
ihr
werdet handeln
sie/Sie
werden handeln

handelt Konjugation Futur II

ich
werde gehandelt haben
du
wirst gehandelt haben
er/sie/es
wird gehandelt haben
wir
werden gehandelt haben
ihr
werdet gehandelt haben
sie/Sie
werden gehandelt haben

handelt Konjugation Imperativ

handeln Sie

handelt Konjugation Konjunktiv I

ich
handele
du
handelest
er/sie/es
handele
wir
handeln
ihr
handelet
sie/Sie
handeln

handelt Konjugation Konjunktiv II

ich
handelte
du
handeltest
er/sie/es
handelte
wir
handelten
ihr
handeltet
sie/Sie
handelten

handelt Konjugation Plusquamperfekt

ich
hatte gehandelt
du
hattest gehandelt
er/sie/es
hatte gehandelt
wir
hatten gehandelt
ihr
hattet gehandelt
sie/Sie
hatten gehandelt

handelt Partizip 2

Partizip II (Partizip 2) — past participle for Perfekt, Plusquamperfekt, and passive. For handelt it is gehandelt (see Perfekt above with haben or sein).

handelt — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for handelt — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Es handelt um das Problem
    Es handelt sich um das Problem
    Must use reflexive 'sich' when meaning 'it is about'
  • Er handelt mit seinem Freund
    Er handelt mit seinem Freund (or) Er handelt von seinem Freund
    Confusion between 'handeln mit' (deal with someone) and 'handeln von' (be about someone)
  • Das Buch handelt über Geschichte
    Das Buch handelt von Geschichte
    Wrong preposition - must use 'von' not 'über' with 'handeln'

handelt Word Family - handelt Related Words - handelt Family Members

handelt Word Family (Wortfamilie)

handelt word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn handelt family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore handelt related words and expand your German vocabulary.

infinitive (Infinitiv)
handeln
Meaning: to act/deal
Tense: present
Example: Wir müssen schnell handeln.
Verb
noun form (Substantivierung)
Handlung
Meaning: action, plot
Example: Die Handlung des Buches ist spannend.
Noun
agent noun (Nomen Agentis)
Händler
Meaning: dealer, merchant
Example: Der Händler verkauft Obst und Gemüse.
Noun

handelt Usage - handelt Collocations - handelt Idioms - handelt Synonyms - handelt Antonyms

handelt Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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handelt Collocations (Kollokationen)

handelt collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn handelt word combinations and how to use handelt with other words naturally.

Es handelt sich um
It is about / It concerns
High frequency
handelt mit Waren
deals with goods
Medium frequency
handelt von Liebe
is about love
Medium frequency
handelt schnell
acts quickly
Medium frequency
handelt verantwortungsvoll
acts responsibly
Medium frequency
handelt nach Prinzipien
acts according to principles
Low frequency

handelt Idioms (Redewendungen)

handelt idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing handelt with meanings and explanations. Master handelt expressions used in everyday German.

Es handelt sich um einen Irrtum
It's a mistake / It concerns an error
Used to indicate that something is actually an error or misunderstanding
Handelt es sich um...?
Is it about...? / Does it concern...?
Question form to ask what something is about
Es handelt sich um Leben und Tod
It's a matter of life and death
Used for extremely serious situations

handelt Synonyms (Synonyme)

handelt synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for handelt and expand your German vocabulary. Learn handelt similar words and their usage.

agiert
Meaning: acts
High similarity
verhält sich
Meaning: behaves
Medium similarity
betrifft
Meaning: concerns
Medium similarity
handhabt
Meaning: handles
Medium similarity
tut
Meaning: does
Low similarity

handelt Antonyms (Antonyme)

handelt antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to handelt. Discover handelt opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

unterlässt
Meaning: omits/refrains from
zögert
Meaning: hesitates
ignoriert
Meaning: ignores

handelt Semantically Related Words - handelt Contextually Related Words - handelt Thematically Related Words

handelt Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

handelt semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to handelt. Explore handelt related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn handelt contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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