der Eigentümer
Translation
owner, proprietor
Examples
Wer ist der Eigentümer dieses Hauses?
Who is the owner of this house?
Der Eigentümer hat das Grundstück verkauft.
The owner has sold the plot of land.
Grammar Patterns
Eigentümer ((von+3)) owner of sth. He is the owner of this house.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Besitzer (possessor), Inhaber (holder). Note: A 'Besitzer' merely possesses something, while an 'Eigentümer' legally owns it.
Etymology
From 'eigen' (own) + '-tümer' (a suffix for a person). It literally means 'one who has something as their own'.
Memory Tips
If you know 'eigen' means 'own', then the 'Eigentümer' is the person who owns it. Simple connection.