der Aktionär
Translation
shareholder, stockholder
Examples
Der Aktionär besitzt Anteile der Firma.
The stockholder owns shares in the company.
Die Aktionäre treffen sich einmal im Jahr.
The stockholders meet once a year.
Grammar Patterns
((shareholder)) ((of sth.)) to be a shareholder of sth. He is a shareholder of this company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anteilseigner (share owner), Gesellschafter (partner)
Etymology
From 'Aktie' (share/stock) and the suffix '-onär', which denotes a person and is borrowed from French '-onnaire'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who owns an 'action' (Aktie) in a company. They are an 'Aktionär'.