der Eigner
Translation
owner, proprietor
Examples
Der Eigner des Schiffes ist unbekannt.
The owner of the ship is unknown.
Er ist der alleinige Eigner der Firma.
He is the sole owner of the company.
Grammar Patterns
the owner ((of sth.)) Der Eigner des Schiffes ist unbekannt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Besitzer (possessor), Inhaber (holder)
Etymology
Derived from 'eigen', meaning 'own'. An 'Eigner' is someone who has something as their own.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'own'. 'Eigner' sounds a bit like 'owner' and comes from the German word for 'own' (eigen).