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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.
'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.
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'der Handel' and 'der Welthandel' both have to do with buying and selling goods or services. 'der Handel' is the general term and can be local, national, or international. 'der Welthandel' specifically means trade between countries around the world. Learners may confuse the words because both describe economic exchange. The simple rule to remember is: 'Handel' is general, 'Welthandel' is trade across national borders.
Durch hohe Transportkosten verändert sich der Welthandel in vielen Bereichen.
High transport costs are changing world trade in many areas.
Der Handel mit regionalem Gemüse ist auf dem Markt sehr wichtig.
Trade in regional vegetables is very important at the market.