der Händler
dealer
A person or company that buys goods and resells them.
EXAMPLE
Der Gebrauchtwagenhändler machte mir ein gutes Angebot für mein altes Auto.
The used-car dealer made me a good offer for my old car.
der Händler
dealer
der Händler, die Händler
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Meanings
der Händler
dealer
The person who deals the cards in a card game.
EXAMPLE
Nach jeder Runde ist ein anderer Spieler der Händler.
After each round, a different player is the dealer.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Händler, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Händler |
| genitive | des Händlers |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Händler | die Händler |
| accusative | den Händler | die Händler |
| dative | dem Händler | den Händlern |
| genitive | des Händlers | der Händler |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word family
'Der Händler' (the dealer) is derived directly from the verb 'handeln' (to trade). A 'Händler' is therefore a person who engages in trade, that is, buys and sells goods.
EXAMPLE
Mein Onkel handelt mit seltenen Briefmarken.
My uncle trades in rare stamps.
Word formation
'Händler' (dealer) is often used as the second part of compound nouns to specify the type of business. Examples include 'Autohändler' (car dealer), 'Gemüsehändler' (greengrocer/vegetable seller), or 'Kunsthändler' (art dealer).
EXAMPLE
Der Weinhändler hat mir eine gute Sorte empfohlen.
The wine dealer recommended a good variety to me.
Context clue
The meaning 'card dealer' is limited to the context of card games. Words like 'Karten' (cards), 'Spiel' (game), 'Poker' (poker), or 'austeilen' (to deal) make it clear that this meaning is intended.
EXAMPLE
Wer ist in dieser Runde der Händler und teilt die Karten aus?
Who is the dealer in this round and deals the cards?
Compare with
Händler vs Anbieter
provider
“Der Anbieter” can generally refer to a company or person that provides goods or services. “Der Händler,” on the other hand, emphasizes the role of trading in goods that are bought and resold. Use “Anbieter” for a general offering and “Händler” for trade in goods.
Händler
Der Händler kauft Fahrräder und verkauft sie in seinem Geschäft weiter.
The dealer buys bicycles and resells them in his shop.
Anbieter
Der Anbieter verkauft das Fahrrad über seine Internetseite.
The provider sells the bicycle through its website.
In real life
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