die Empfangende
Translation
recipient (female), receiver (female), addressee (female)
Examples
Die Empfangende muss den Erhalt quittieren.
The female recipient must sign for receipt.
Grammar Patterns
((the female recipient)) the female recipient The female recipient has received the package.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Adressatin, die Rezipientin
Etymology
A nominalized present participle of the verb 'empfangen' (to receive). Composed of 'emp-' (prefix) + 'fangen' (to catch).
Memory Tips
Picture a woman who is currently 'empfangen' (receiving) something. The '-de' ending often denotes a person performing an action.