This is the 2726th most frequent German word.
handelte
"Handelte" is the simple past tense of "handeln," meaning "acted," "dealt," or "negotiated," depending on context.
Here, 'handelte' means 'acted' or 'took action', describing someone's behavior or actions in response to a situation.
Er handelte schnell, um das Problem zu lösen.
He acted quickly to solve the problem.
In this sentence, 'handelte' is part of the verb 'handeln von', meaning 'to be about', describing what the story is centered on.
Die Geschichte handelte von einem mutigen Helden.
The story was about a brave hero.
Here, 'handelte' implies 'traded' or 'dealt with', referring to someone's involvement in buying and selling.