der Gläubiger
Translation
creditor, believer
Examples
Der Gläubiger fordert sein Geld zurück.
The creditor is demanding his money back.
Der Schuldner konnte den Gläubiger nicht bezahlen.
The debtor could not pay the creditor.
Er ist ein wahrer Gläubiger.
He is a true believer.
Grammar Patterns
the creditor of ((sb./sth.)) the creditor of sb./sth. The company's creditors are waiting for payment.
Similar Words
Synonym (creditor): der Kreditgeber; Synonym (believer): der Anhänger; Antonym (creditor): der Schuldner
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'glauben' (to believe). A creditor 'believes' they will be paid back; a believer 'believes' in a faith.
Memory Tips
Connects to 'glauben' (to believe). A creditor *believes* you'll pay them back. A religious believer *believes* in their faith. The root is the same.