NOUN
Handlung/ˈhandlʊŋ/action; plot; act
Handlung is a German noun that means action, plot, or act. It is pronounced /ˈhandlʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Handlungen".
Definitions
1.an intentional act or deed(activity, behavior)
a.a specific action performed by someone
Jede Handlung hat Konsequenzen.—Every action has consequences.
2.sequence of events or storyline(literature, film, theater)
a.events forming the plot of a story, book, etc.
Die Handlung des Romans ist sehr spannend.—The plot of the novel is very exciting.
3.shop; store (mainly in southern regions or in historical usage)(commerce, rare, formal)
a.a retail business or shop
In der kleinen Handlung kauft er immer Brot.—He always buys bread at the little shop.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Handlung | die Handlungen |
| Genitive | der Handlung | der Handlungen |
| Dative | der Handlung | den Handlungen |
| Accusative | die Handlung | die Handlungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Handlung" mean in English?
- "Handlung" means action, plot, or act. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Handlung"?
- "Handlung" is pronounced /ˈhandlʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Handlung" der, die, or das?
- "Handlung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Handlung"?
- The plural of "Handlung" is "Handlungen".
- What part of speech is "Handlung"?
- "Handlung" is a noun in German.
