der Handel
Translation
trade, commerce, business, deal
Examples
Der Handel mit Asien wächst.
Trade with Asia is growing.
Der Online-Handel wird immer beliebter.
Online commerce is becoming more and more popular.
Sie schlossen einen guten Handel ab.
They made a good deal.
Grammar Patterns
Handel ((mit+3)) trade with sth./sb. The trade with Japan is important.
Handel ((treiben)) to conduct trade They trade in spices.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Geschäft (business), Kommerz (commerce), Wirtschaft (economy)
Etymology
From Old High German 'hantal' (action, transaction), related to 'Hand' (hand). The idea of exchanging goods by hand.
Memory Tips
Think of 'handling' goods for trade. 'Handel' sounds like 'handle'.