Handlung
plot
Meaning of Handlung
die Geschichte eines Buchs, Films oder Stücks
the story of a book, film or play
Pronunciation
Handlung with English translation
Handlung usage examples
Die Handlung des Films ist sehr spannend.
The plot of the movie is very exciting.
Ich kenne die Handlung des Buches schon.
I already know the plot of the book.
Handlung synonyms
What's the difference between Handlung, Inhalt, Geschehen, Verlauf, Story, Erzählung, Plan, and Grundstück
The content of something; broader than 'plot' because it can include not only events but also the overall substance of a book, film, or text.
What is happening; emphasizes events and developments rather than the plot structure.
The course or development of events; often used for how something unfolds step by step.
Story or plot in everyday speech; an English loanword that sounds more modern and informal.
A narrative or tale; can mean the text itself or the act of narrating, not just the plot.
Advanced: broader words
A plan or scheme; not the story itself, but how something is arranged or intended in advance.
A piece of land or plot of land; a completely different meaning, not related to story content.
An assignment, commission, or order; not related to 'plot' as a story line.
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Questions about this word
What does Handlung mean?
the story of a book, film or play
How do you pronounce Handlung?
Handlung is pronounced [diː ˈhandlʊŋ].
How is Handlung used in a sentence?
The plot of the movie is very exciting. Translation: Die Handlung des Films ist sehr spannend.
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