der Leistungserbringer
Translation
service provider, provider, contractor
Examples
Der Arzt ist ein medizinischer Leistungserbringer.
The doctor is a medical service provider.
Die Krankenkasse verhandelt mit den Leistungserbringern.
The health insurance company negotiates with the service providers.
Grammar Patterns
to be considered a ((service provider)) als ((Leistungserbringer)) gelten The freelancer is considered a service provider.
Similar Words
Anbieter (supplier), Dienstleister (service provider), Lieferant (supplier)
Etymology
Composed of 'Leistung' (performance, service) + 'erbringen' (to provide) + '-er' (agent suffix). Literally 'one who provides a service'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'brings forth' (erbringen) a 'performance' or 'service' (Leistung). Common in legal, medical, and business contexts.