der Leistungsempfänger
Translation
benefit recipient, beneficiary
Examples
Der Leistungsempfänger muss seine Bedürftigkeit nachweisen.
The benefit recipient must prove their neediness.
Die Zahl der Leistungsempfänger ist gestiegen.
The number of benefit recipients has increased.
Grammar Patterns
to be a recipient of ((sth.dat)) He is a recipient of unemployment benefits.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Begünstigter (beneficiary), Sozialhilfeempfänger (welfare recipient); Antonyms: Leistungserbringer (service provider)
Etymology
Composed of 'Leistung' (benefit, service) and 'Empfänger' (recipient). 'Empfänger' comes from 'empfangen' (to receive).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'recipient' (Empfänger) who 'receives' (empfangen) a 'benefit' or 'service' (Leistung).