Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

der handel

Translation (Übersetzung) trade, commerce
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈhandl̩]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
masculine noun business commerce economy
Handel is a masculine noun (der Handel) that refers to the activity of buying and selling goods and services. It can be used in both economic and general contexts. The plural is rarely used but exists as 'Handel' (same as singular) or 'Handels' in some contexts.

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handel is a German Nouns

Learn handel meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. handel is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

handel Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Der internationale Handel wächst ständig.
International trade is constantly growing.
Economic discussion
Sie arbeitet im Handel.
She works in commerce.
Career description
Das Handelsabkommen wurde unterzeichnet.
The trade agreement was signed.
Political news

handel Word Family - handel Related Words - handel Family Members

handel Word Family (Wortfamilie)

handel word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn handel family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore handel related words and expand your German vocabulary.

verb (Verb)
handeln
Meaning: to trade, to deal
Tense: infinitive
Example: Sie handeln mit Antiquitäten.
Verb
agent noun (Nomen Agentis)
Händler
Meaning: trader, dealer
Example: Der Händler verkaufte seine Ware.
Noun
adjective (Adjektiv)
handelsüblich
Meaning: customary in trade
Example: Das ist der handelsübliche Preis.
Adjective
compound noun (Kompositum)
Handelsware
Meaning: trade goods, merchandise
Example: Die Handelsware wurde kontrolliert.
Noun

handel Usage - handel Collocations - handel Idioms - handel Synonyms - handel Antonyms

handel Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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handel Collocations (Kollokationen)

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internationaler Handel
international trade
High frequency
freier Handel
free trade
High frequency
Handel treiben
to trade, to do business
Medium frequency
Handel mit Waren
trade in goods
Medium frequency
Handelsabkommen
trade agreement
High frequency
Handelsbeziehungen
trade relations
Medium frequency
Handelszentrum
trading center
Medium frequency
Handelsweg
trade route
Low frequency

handel Idioms (Redewendungen)

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Handel und Wandel
trade and change
Refers to commerce and the general flow of business and life
etwas in den Handel bringen
to put something on the market
To make a product available for sale
mit jemandem Handel treiben
to make a deal with someone
To negotiate or trade with someone

handel Synonyms (Synonyme)

handel synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for handel and expand your German vocabulary. Learn handel similar words and their usage.

Handelsgeschäft
Meaning: commercial transaction
High similarity
Kommerz
Meaning: commerce
High similarity
Geschäft
Meaning: business, deal
Medium similarity
Austausch
Meaning: exchange
Medium similarity
Wirtschaft
Meaning: economy
Low similarity

handel Antonyms (Antonyme)

handel antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to handel. Discover handel opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Autarkie
Meaning: autarky
Boykott
Meaning: boycott
Isolation
Meaning: isolation

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handel Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

handel semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to handel. Explore handel related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn handel contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Wirtschaft Markt Geschäft Export Import Handelsbeziehungen Kommerz Austausch

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