der Urheber
Translation
author, creator, originator, copyright holder
Examples
Der Urheber des Buches ist unbekannt.
The author of the book is unknown.
Er ist der Urheber dieser genialen Idee.
He is the originator of this brilliant idea.
Das Urheberrecht schützt den Urheber.
Copyright protects the author.
Grammar Patterns
the author/creator ((of sth.)) Der Urheber des Gemäldes ist Picasso.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Autor (author), Schöpfer (creator), Verfasser (writer)
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'Ur-' (original, primeval) and 'Heber' (from 'heben', to lift or raise), meaning the one who brings something forth. Literally, the 'original creator'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Ur-' as meaning 'original' or 'proto-', as in 'Urtext'. An 'Urheber' is the original author or creator of a work.