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
It's a cognate of the English word 'handle'. Think of 'handling' goods for trade.