Unverhandelbare

Unverhandelbare is a German adjective meaning non-negotiable, i.e., not open to change or discussion. It is used to describe terms, conditions, principles, or offers that must be accepted as stated in a negotiation, contract, or decision. The form is used with various noun genders and numbers (for example: unverhandelbare Bedingungen, der unverhandelbare Preis, die unverhandelbare Klausel; die Preise sind unverhandelbar).

Etymology: the word is formed from verhandelbar (negotiable) with the prefix un-, producing a direct parallel to the English non-negotiable. The term can function attributively before a noun or predicatively in a sentence, such as “Der Preis ist unverhandelbar” or “Die Bedingungen sind unverhandelbar.”

Usage: unverhandelbare terms are common in business, law, politics, and everyday speech. In contracts, unverhandelbare Klauseln or unverhandelbare Forderungen indicate elements that parties cannot concede. In ethical or policy discussions, unverhandelbare Werte or Prinzipien refer to core beliefs considered non-negotiable. The term often conveys rigidity and a clear boundary in negotiations or decision-making.

Translation and nuance: English equivalents include non-negotiable, fixed, or binding, depending on context. The term carries a sense of principle or necessity rather than mere preference, signaling that some aspects are excluded from negotiation.

See also: verhandelbar; non-negotiable (translation); Klausel; Grundsatz.