der Empfänger
Translation
recipient, receiver, addressee
Examples
Der Postbote übergibt den Brief den Empfängern.
The postman hands the letter over to the recipients.
Grammar Patterns
((Dative Plural)) to the recipients The letter is delivered to the recipients.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Adressat, der Rezipient
Etymology
From the verb 'empfangen' (to receive) + the agent suffix '-er'. Literally 'one who receives'.
Memory Tips
Remember 'fangen' means 'to catch'. An 'Empfänger' is someone who 'catches' or receives something. The '-n' in 'Empfängern' signals the dative plural case.