der Bezieher
Translation
recipient, beneficiary, subscriber, drawer
Examples
Er ist Bezieher von Sozialleistungen.
He is a recipient of social benefits.
Der Bezieher der Zeitung ist umgezogen.
The subscriber of the newspaper has moved.
Grammar Patterns
Bezieher ((von et3)) recipient/subscriber of sth. He is a recipient of unemployment benefits.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Empfänger (recipient), Abonnent (subscriber); Antonyms: Zahler (payer), Geber (giver)
Etymology
From the verb 'beziehen' (to obtain, receive) + the agent suffix '-er'. Literally, 'one who obtains/receives'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'bezieht' (draws) a pension or subscribes to a newspaper.