der Kostenträger
Translation
cost bearer, payer, funding body, cost unit
Examples
Die Krankenkasse ist der Kostenträger für die Behandlung.
The health insurance is the cost bearer for the treatment.
Wer ist der Kostenträger für dieses Projekt?
Who is the funding body for this project?
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) is the cost bearer ((for sth.)). Someone/Something is the payer for something. The insurance is the cost bearer for the damage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: payer, funding body
Etymology
From 'Kosten' (costs) + 'Träger' (carrier), from the verb 'tragen' (to carry). Literally a 'cost carrier'.
Memory Tips
Imagine an entity that 'carries' the financial burden, like carrying a heavy bag of 'costs'.