C1 verb Formal to informal, but the act itself is usually seen as negative regardless of register. It's a common word in news, politics, and psychology.

manipuleren

/maː.ni.pyˈreː.rə(n)/

उदाहरण

1

Hij probeert altijd de situatie te manipuleren naar zijn eigen voordeel.

He always tries to manipulate the situation to his own advantage.

2

De politicus werd beschuldigd van het manipuleren van de verkiezingen.

The politician was accused of manipulating the elections.

3

Je moet je niet laten manipuleren door anderen.

You shouldn't let yourself be manipulated by others.

4

Het kind manipuleerde zijn ouders om langer op te blijven.

The child manipulated his parents to stay up longer.

5

De media kan de publieke opinie manipuleren.

The media can manipulate public opinion.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

gegevens manipuleren (to manipulate data)
de publieke opinie manipuleren (to manipulate public opinion)
iemand manipuleren (to manipulate someone)

How to Use It

इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

When speaking about influencing people or situations, 'manipuleren' almost exclusively implies a negative, unethical, or dishonest action. For neutral handling of objects or data, 'hanteren', 'bedienen', or 'verwerken' (to process) might be more appropriate.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

Using 'manipuleren' when a neutral term for 'handling' or 'operating' is intended. For example, don't say 'Ik manipuleer de machine' (I manipulate the machine) if you just mean 'I operate the machine' (Ik bedien de machine).
Confusing it with 'beïnvloeden' when the negative connotation of manipulation is not intended. 'Beïnvloeden' is a broader term.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

From French 'manipuler' (to handle, to manipulate), from Latin 'manipulus' (handful, a small band of soldiers), from 'manus' (hand). The meaning evolved from physical handling to influencing or controlling, often in a cunning way.

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

In Dutch culture, directness and honesty are often valued. Therefore, 'manipuleren' is typically viewed very negatively, as it goes against these cultural norms. People are generally wary of being manipulated or of those who are perceived to manipulate others.

याद रखने का तरीका

Think of a 'man' using their 'hands' to 'pull' strings behind the scenes, unfairly controlling a situation. 'Ma-ni-pu-leren' – 'Man' 'pull' 'air' (like pulling strings in the air).

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

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Generally, yes. While 'to handle' or 'to operate' can be neutral, 'manipuleren' in Dutch almost always carries the connotation of influencing in a deceptive, unfair, or self-serving way. For a neutral 'to handle', you would use 'hanteren' or 'bedienen'.

Yes, but in a more technical sense, meaning to skillfully operate or adjust. For example, 'gegevens manipuleren' (to manipulate data) means to process or adjust data, which can be neutral or negative depending on the context. However, when referring to people or situations, it's almost always negative.

'Beïnvloeden' (to influence) can be neutral or even positive (e.g., 'positief beïnvloeden'). 'Manipuleren' (to manipulate) implies a deliberate, often secretive or dishonest, attempt to control someone or something for personal gain, usually to the detriment of others.

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