German

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Etymology

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Handel (trade) +‎ -s +‎ Sprache (language)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhandəlsˌʃpʁaːxə/
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  • Hyphenation: Han‧dels‧spra‧che

Noun

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Handelssprache f (genitive Handelssprache, plural Handelssprachen)

  1. trade language, lingua franca
    Synonyms: Verkehrssprache, Geschäftssprache, Lingua franca

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