No. 8,462 in Dutch
handelt
"Handelt" is the Dutch third-person singular present form of "handelen," meaning "acts" or "deals."
In a sentence
Hij handelt snel in noodsituaties.
He acts quickly in emergency situations.
In this sentence, 'handelt' is used to describe the action of taking decisions or performing actions swiftly.
Ze handelt vaak als bemiddelaar tussen partijen.
She often acts as a mediator between parties.
Here, 'handelt' indicates the role or function of the subject in resolving conflicts professionally.
De film handelt over een zoektocht naar vrijheid.
The film deals with a quest for freedom.
In this case, 'handelt' conveys the thematic or narrative focus of the subject (the film).
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