world trade
der Welthandel
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world trade
The international exchange of goods, services, and capital across the borders of countries.
Die Globalisierung hat zu einer starken Zunahme des Welthandels geführt.
Globalization has led to a sharp increase in world trade.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Welthandels |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Welthandel | – |
| accusative | den Welthandel | – |
| dative | dem Welthandel | – |
| genitive | des Welthandels | – |
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'Welthandel' (world trade) is a compound noun made up of 'Welt' (world) and 'Handel' (trade). The meaning is directly understandable: it refers to trade throughout the world.
Der Welthandel ist ein zentrales Thema in der globalen Politik.
World trade is a central topic in global politics.
Common verbs used in connection with 'Welthandel' (world trade) describe changes or regulation, for example 'wachsen' (to grow), 'zunehmen' (to increase), 'fördern' (to promote), or 'beeinflussen' (to influence). A typical adjective is 'frei' (free) in the expression 'freier Welthandel' (free world trade).
Neue Technologien fördern den globalen Welthandel.
New technologies promote global world trade.
This word belongs to the specialized language of economics and politics. You find it very often in news reports, newspaper articles, and specialist books, but rarely in everyday conversations.
Die Nachrichten berichten über neue Abkommen, die den Welthandel vereinfachen sollen.
The news reports on new agreements intended to simplify world trade.
world market
Both words refer to the international exchange of goods, services, and capital. The „Weltmarkt“ is primarily the global market, with its prices, supply, and demand. „Welthandel“ refers more to the actual trade taking place between countries.
Der Welthandel mit Kaffee verbindet Produzenten und Käufer in vielen Ländern.
World trade in coffee connects producers and buyers in many countries.
Der Preis für Kaffee wird stark durch Angebot und Nachfrage auf dem Weltmarkt beeinflusst.
The price of coffee is strongly influenced by supply and demand on the world market.
