Example: Der Händler verkauft frisches Obst auf dem Markt.
Definition
"Der Händler" refers to a person who buys and sells goods, typically in a commercial setting such as a market. For example, "Der Händler verkauft frisches Obst auf dem Markt" means the dealer sells fresh fruit at the market, emphasizing the role in trade and commerce.
Translations
the dealer
el comerciante
de handelaar
el comerciant
le marchand
Etymology
The word "der Händler" comes from the German verb 'handeln,' meaning 'to trade' or 'to deal.' It evolved to describe someone engaged in buying and selling goods. Did you know? The root 'Hand' in German means 'hand,' highlighting the manual aspect of trading in earlier times.
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"Der Händler" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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the dealer