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der Absender

sender, originator, consignor

Der Absender steht auf dem Umschlag.

The sender is on the envelope.

Bitte geben Sie den Absender an.

Please state the sender.

the sender of sth. ((genitive)) Der Absender des Briefes ist unbekannt.

Synonyms: Versender; Antonyms: Empfänger

From 'ab-' (away, from) + 'senden' (to send) + '-er' (agent suffix). Literally 'one who sends away'.

Think of someone who sends something 'ab' (away). The '-er' ending signifies a person, like in 'sender'.

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