This is the 7731st most frequent German word.
handelsschiffe
"Handelsschiffe" means "merchant ships" in English.
Here, 'handelsschiffe' is used to refer to ships specifically used for transporting goods commercially, effective in contexts discussing international trade.
Die handelsschiffe transportieren Waren zwischen verschiedenen Ländern.
The merchant ships transport goods between different countries.
In this sentence, 'handelsschiffe' is employed historically, indicating their importance in past commerce rather than modern contexts.
Früher waren handelsschiffe die wichtigste Methode des internationalen Warenaustausches.
In the past, merchant ships were the most important method of international exchange of goods.
This sentence uses 'handelsschiffe' within a scenario of conflict or attack, emphasizing their role as targets due to their commercial significance.