der Händler
Translation
dealer, trader, merchant, retailer
Examples
Der Händler verkauft frisches Obst.
The merchant sells fresh fruit.
Ich habe das Auto von einem Händler gekauft.
I bought the car from a dealer.
Er ist ein Händler an der Börse.
He is a trader on the stock exchange.
Grammar Patterns
((at/from sb.)) to buy at/from a dealer I buy my vegetables at a local merchant's.
((as subject)) The dealer sells... The dealer sells cars.
Similar Words
Verkäufer (seller), Kaufmann (merchant)
Etymology
From the verb 'handeln' (to trade, to deal). The '-er' suffix denotes a person who performs the action.
Memory Tips
A 'Händler' is someone who 'handles' goods for trade. Connect it to the English word 'handle'.