NOUN
dieHandlung/ˈhandlʊŋ/action; act; plot
Handlung is a German noun that means action, act, or plot. It is pronounced /ˈhandlʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Handlungen".
Definitions
1.a single action; something someone does(behavior, action)
a.specific deed, act, or measure
Seine mutige Handlung rettete das Kind.—His brave action saved the child.
2.the plot or sequence of events in a story or play(story, literature)
a.the storyline of a book, film, or play
Die Handlung des Romans ist sehr spannend.—The plot of the novel is very exciting.
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, act, or plot. 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.
