der Großhandel
Translation
wholesale, wholesale trade
Examples
Er arbeitet im Großhandel.
He works in wholesale.
Der Großhandel verkauft Waren an Einzelhändler.
The wholesale trade sells goods to retailers.
Grammar Patterns
to work in wholesale He works in the food wholesale trade.
Similar Words
Synonym: Engroshandel; Antonym: Einzelhandel (retail)
Etymology
From 'Groß' (large, big) and 'Handel' (trade, commerce). Literally means 'large-scale trade'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a huge warehouse ('groß') for trading ('Handel') goods in bulk.