This is the 2235th most frequent Dutch word.
onderhandelen
To negotiate.
The verb 'onderhandelen' is used in its primary meaning: to negotiate or discuss terms.
Ik ga met mijn collega onderhandelen over onze vakantieplannen.
I am going to negotiate with my colleague about our vacation plans.
Here, 'onderhandelen' indicates a discussion between parties to reach agreement in a casual context.
Tijdens het spel moesten de kinderen onderhandelen om te beslissen wie zou beginnen.
During the game, the children had to negotiate to decide who would start.
'Onderhandelen' here refers to bargaining or haggling in a commerce-related situation.