handel

trade, commerce, shop, store, market · noun (en)

Definition
The activity of buying and selling goods and services. Also refers to the place where these activities take place.
Inflections
handelen, handler, handlene
Origin
From Old Norse 'heild', meaning 'sale, bargain'. Related to the English word 'handle' (though the meaning diverged).

Examples

Vi skal på handel i sentrum.We are going shopping in the city center.
Internasjonal handel er viktig for økonomien.International trade is important for the economy.
Det er en ny handel i nabolaget.There is a new shop in the neighborhood.
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