der/die Begünstigte
Translation
beneficiary, recipient
Examples
Der Begünstigte des Testaments ist sein Sohn.
The beneficiary of the will is his son.
Die Spenden kommen den Begünstigten direkt zugute.
The donations directly benefit the beneficiaries.
Grammar Patterns
the beneficiary ((of sth.)) She is the sole beneficiary of her uncle's will.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Empfänger (recipient), Nutznießer (usufructuary); Antonyms: Benachteiligter (disadvantaged person)
Etymology
A nominalisation of the adjective 'begünstigt' (favoured). It refers to a person who is favoured.
Memory Tips
It's the person who is 'begünstigt' (favoured). The '-te' ending often turns adjectives into nouns for people in German.