Bargaining

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːrɡənɪŋ/

Definitions of bargaining

noun the act of negotiating or haggling over the terms of a transaction

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy bargaining at the market for lower prices.

A2 She is learning how to bargain for souvenirs on her trip.

B1 Negotiating and bargaining are important skills in business deals.

B2 The art of bargaining is often seen in flea markets and bazaars.

C1 His expertise in bargaining led to a successful merger between the two companies.

C2 The diplomat's skillful bargaining helped to secure a peace treaty between the warring nations.

verb present participle of bargain

Example Sentences

A1 I am bargaining with the street vendor for a lower price.

A2 She is bargaining with her boss for a pay raise.

B1 The union is bargaining with the company for better working conditions.

B2 The government is bargaining with foreign investors for a trade deal.

C1 The diplomats are bargaining over the terms of the peace agreement.

C2 The CEO is bargaining with potential partners for a merger deal.

Grammatical Forms of bargaining

• past tense: bargained
• plural: bargainings
• comparative: more bargaining
• superlative: most bargaining
• present tense: bargains
• future tense: will bargain
• perfect tense: have bargained
• continuous tense: is bargaining
• singular: bargaining
• positive degree: bargaining
• infinitive: to bargain
• gerund: bargaining
• participle: bargained

Origin and Evolution of bargaining

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'bargaining' originated from the Old French word 'bargaignier' which meant to haggle or negotiate.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bargaining' has evolved to encompass the act of negotiating or making deals in a commercial or social context.