der Urheber
Translation
author, creator, originator, copyright holder
Examples
Der Urheber des Buches ist unbekannt.
The author of the book is unknown.
Er ist der Urheber dieser genialen Idee.
He is the originator of this brilliant idea.
Das Urheberrecht schützt den Urheber.
Copyright protects the author.
Grammar Patterns
the author/creator ((of sth.)) Der Urheber des Gemäldes ist Picasso.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Autor (author), Schöpfer (creator), Verfasser (writer)
Etymology
From the prefix 'Ur-' (original, primeval) and 'Heber' (derived from 'heben', to lift or create), meaning the one who brings something into being. Literally, the 'original producer'.
Memory Tips
Associate 'Ur-' with 'original'. The 'Urheber' is the original source or creator of something, like an author or inventor.