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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHandel
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈhɛndl
"Der internationale Handel wächst stetig."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale.
"The rise of e-commerce has transformed the retail landscape." - 2
The exchange of goods and services between businesses or entities.
"International commerce has increased due to globalization."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'commerce' originates from the Latin 'commercium', which combines 'com-' (together) and 'merx' (merchandise). It evolved through Old French in the 14th century, reflecting the growing importance of trade in medieval Europe.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Commerce" is said worldwide
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Commerce
Transliteration: kɔmɛʁs
"Le commerce international est en pleine expansion."
Handel
Transliteration: ˈhɛndl
"Der internationale Handel wächst stetig."
Commercio
Transliteration: komˈmɛr.tʃo
"Il commercio elettronico è in aumento."
Comercio
Transliteration: koˈmeɾsjo
"El comercio internacional ha crecido significativamente."
Comércio
Transliteration: koˈmɛʁsju
"O comércio eletrônico está em expansão."
वाणिज्य
Transliteration: vāṇijya
"अंतरराष्ट्रीय वाणिज्य में वृद्धि हो रही है।"
商业
Transliteration: shāngyè
"国际商业正在快速增长。"
상업
Transliteration: sangeop
"국제 상업이 증가하고 있습니다."
商業
Transliteration: shōgyō
"国際商業は急速に成長しています。"
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