De handel
Example: De handel tussen landen zorgde voor meer welvaart vroeger.
Definition
"De handel" refers to the exchange or buying and selling of goods and services between countries or regions, often contributing to economic growth and prosperity. It involves activities that facilitate the distribution and commercial transactions across different areas.
Etymology
The word "de handel" comes from the Dutch language, where it originally meant 'dealings' or 'business.' It is related to the Old High German word 'handel,' meaning 'commerce' or 'trade.' Did you know that the term reflects how societies historically depended on trading goods to increase wealth and cultural exchange?
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"De handel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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