No. 5,329 in Dutch
koophandel
Trade or commerce.
In a sentence
De koophandel in de stad groeit snel door nieuwe bedrijven.
The commerce in the city is growing rapidly due to new businesses.
Here 'koophandel' refers to the general activity of trade or commerce in a location.
Tijdens zijn studie economie, specialiseerde hij zich in internationale koophandel.
During his economics studies, he specialized in international trade.
In this case, 'koophandel' points to the concept of trade or commerce, particularly with an international focus.
De vereniging voor koophandel biedt interessante voordelen aan zijn leden.
The association for commerce offers interesting benefits to its members.
Here, 'koophandel' signifies organized trade or commerce represented through an association or group.
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