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Handlung

B2#4,031

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nounfeminine
  1. plote.g. of a play
  2. deedresult of an act
  3. action, act
  4. store, shop

Forms

Declension

singularplural
nominativeHandlungHandlungen
genitiveHandlungHandlungen
dativeHandlungHandlungen
accusativeHandlungHandlungen

Used in the library

  • Die ganze Handlung der Serie beruht auf einer alten Prophezeiung.The whole plot of the series rests on an old prophecy.B2Noch einmal, bitte (4) — Once more, please (4) (B2)
  • Die Handlung des Romans erzählt vom langsamen Untergang einer reichen Familie von Kaufleuten.The plot of the novel tells of the slow decline of a rich family of merchants.B2Noch einmal, bitte (24) — Once more, please (24) (B2)
  • Die Handlung des neuen Theaterstücks ist so verwirrend, dass der Kritiker in der Pause geht.The plot of the new play is so confusing that the critic leaves at the interval.B2Noch einmal, bitte (1) — Once more, please (1) (B2)

Other ways to say it

  • Plotplot
  • Storyplot (of a novel, film, etc.); sensational story, cover story (account of sensational character and/or unknown credibility)

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