der Gesellschafter
Translation
shareholder, partner, associate
Examples
Die Gesellschafter treffen sich einmal im Jahr.
The shareholders meet once a year.
Er ist ein wichtiger Gesellschafter der Firma.
He is an important shareholder of the company.
Grammar Patterns
to accept ((sb.)) as ((sth.)) They accepted him as a new partner.
Similar Words
Teilhaber, Partner, Aktionär
Etymology
From 'Gesellschaft' (company, society) + the suffix '-er' (denoting a person). A person belonging to a company.
Memory Tips
Remember it as a person who is part of a 'Gesellschaft' (company).