der Eigentümer
Translation
owner, proprietor
Examples
Wer ist der Eigentümer dieses Hauses?
Who is the owner of this house?
Der Eigentümer hat das Grundstück verkauft.
The owner has sold the plot of land.
Grammar Patterns
Eigentümer ((von+3)) owner of sth. He is the owner of this house.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Besitzer (possessor), Inhaber (holder). Note: A 'Besitzer' just possesses an item, whereas an 'Eigentümer' is the legal owner.
Etymology
Comes from 'eigen' (own) + '-tümer' (a suffix indicating a person). It literally translates to 'one who has something as their own'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'eigen' (own) to the English word 'own'. The 'Eigentümer' is the 'owner'.