der Besitzer
Translation
owner, proprietor
Examples
Der Besitzer des Hundes ist unbekannt.
The owner of the dog is unknown.
Er ist der stolze Besitzer eines neuen Autos.
He is the proud owner of a new car.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) owner of sth. The owner of the house is away.
((von+3)) owner of sth. He is the owner of two dogs.
Similar Words
Eigentümer (owner, legal term), Inhaber (holder)
Etymology
From the verb 'besitzen' (to possess, to own). The '-er' suffix indicates a person who performs the action.
Memory Tips
Since 'besitzen' means 'to possess', a 'Besitzer' is a 'possessor' or owner.