der Handel
Translation
trade, commerce, deal, business
Examples
Der Handel mit Asien wächst.
Trade with Asia is growing.
Sie schlossen einen guten Handel ab.
They made a good deal.
Im Internet blüht der Handel.
Commerce is booming on the internet.
Grammar Patterns
Handel mit+3 trade with/in sth. Trade in raw materials is important.
Handel treiben to trade/do business Many countries trade with each other.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Geschäft (business), der Kommerz (commerce)
Etymology
From 'Hand' (hand), referring to the act of exchanging goods by hand.
Memory Tips
Cognate with the English word 'handle'. Think of 'handling' goods for trade.