die Inhaberin
Translation
owner (female), proprietor (female), holder (female)
Examples
Die Inhaberin des Ladens ist sehr freundlich.
The owner of the shop is very friendly.
Sie ist die Inhaberin eines Patents.
She is the holder of a patent.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) owner/proprietor of sth. She is the owner of this shop.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Besitzerin, Eigentümerin; Antonyms: Mieterin
Etymology
From 'innehaben' (to possess), meaning 'in-' (inside) + 'haben' (to have). The suffix '-in' denotes the feminine form.
Memory Tips
Think 'in-have-rin'. Picture a woman who 'has' the business 'in' her hands. The '-in' suffix marks it as feminine.