die Handlung
Translation
action, act, plot, shop
Examples
Seine Handlung war sehr mutig.
His action was very brave.
Die Handlung des Films ist spannend.
The plot of the film is exciting.
Er hat eine kleine Handlung eröffnet.
He has opened a small shop.
Grammar Patterns
the plot ((of sth.)) the plot of sth. The plot of the book is complex.
a good/bad action a good/bad deed That was a good deed of yours.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Tat, die Aktion, die Geschichte, das Geschäft
Etymology
From the verb 'handeln' (to act, to trade), which comes from 'Hand' (hand). The suffix '-ung' forms a feminine noun.
Memory Tips
Think of 'handling' a situation (action), 'handling' a story (plot), or a place that 'handles' goods (shop).