der Betreiber
Translation
operator, provider, manager
Examples
Der Betreiber des Cafés ist sehr freundlich.
The operator of the café is very friendly.
Wer ist der Betreiber dieser Webseite?
Who is the operator of this website?
Grammar Patterns
Betreiber ((von+3)) operator of sth. He is the operator of three restaurants.
Betreiber ((et2)) operator of sth. (formal) He is the operator of this power plant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Inhaber (owner), Manager, Leiter (leader)
Etymology
From the verb 'betreiben' (to operate, to run). The '-er' suffix denotes a person who performs the action, so 'one who operates'.
Memory Tips
A 'Betreiber' is someone who 'treibt' (drives) a 'Betrieb' (business) forward.