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Pronunciation / Transliteration: fɛɐ̯ˈhandlʊŋ
"Die Verhandlungen zwischen den Parteien waren schwierig."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.
"The union entered into wage negotiations with management yesterday." - 2
The action or process of bargaining or making terms.
"Successful negotiation requires patience and a willingness to compromise."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'negotiatio', meaning a trading or business, from the verb 'negotiari' (to carry on business), which stems from 'negotium' (business, leisurelessness), composed of 'nec' (not) and 'otium' (ease, leisure). Over centuries, it shifted into Old French as 'negociacion' before entering Middle English in the 15th century, broadening its meaning from commercial enterprise to formal discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Negociation" is said worldwide
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négociation
Transliteration: ne-ɡɔ-sja-sjɔ̃
"Les négociations ont duré toute la nuit."
Verhandlung
Transliteration: fɛɐ̯ˈhandlʊŋ
"Die Verhandlungen zwischen den Parteien waren schwierig."
negoziazione
Transliteration: neɡotsjaˈtsjone
"La trattativa e la negoziazione richiedono tempo."
negociación
Transliteration: ne.ɣo.si.aˈsjon
"La negociación del contrato fue muy compleja."
negociação
Transliteration: ne.ɡo.si.aˈsɐ̃w
"A negociação salarial começou esta semana."
बातचीत
Transliteration: baat-cheet
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"दोनों देशों के बीच बातचीत जारी है।"
谈判
Transliteration: tánpàn
Script: 中文汉字
"双方正在进行和平谈判。"
협상
Transliteration: hyeopsang
Script: 한국어 한글
"우리는 새로운 계약을 위해 협상 중입니다."
交渉
Transliteration: kōshō
Script: 日本語
"その会社との交渉は順調に進んでいる。"
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