noun
merchant, shopkeeper
B1
'Händler' (der Händler) means 'merchant' or 'shopkeeper'. Common plural is 'die Händler' (same stem). Note genitive singular is 'des Händlers' and dative plural uses an -n: 'den Händlern'. Typical noun inflection applies; gender is masculine, so use masculine articles and adjective endings accordingly.
Examples
Der Händler auf dem Markt verkauft frisches Obst und Gemüse.
The vendor at the market sells fresh fruit and vegetables.
Der Händler ist ein freundlicher Ladenbesitzer.
The shopkeeper is a friendly store owner.
Die Ware wurde dem Händler verkauft, obwohl viele Kunden den Preis zu hoch fanden.
The goods were sold to the dealer, although many customers thought the price was too high.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a person behind a market stall selling goods and calling themselves a 'Händler'.
Sounds like 'handler' — someone who handles goods, a merchant.
masculine — 'der Händler' (think of a male shopkeeper as a memory anchor).
Notes
Refers to someone who trades or sells goods; can be used for small market sellers or larger traders depending on context.