der Entleiher
Translation
borrower, hirer, lessee
Examples
Der Entleiher ist für den Arbeitsschutz verantwortlich.
The hirer is responsible for occupational safety.
Grammar Patterns
((the borrower)) ((of sth.)) the borrower of sth. The borrower of the machine is a construction company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mieter (renter), Kreditnehmer (credit borrower); Antonyms: Verleiher (lender)
Etymology
From the verb 'entleihen' (to borrow) + the agent suffix '-er'. Literally, 'one who borrows'.
Memory Tips
The 'Entleiher' is the one who 'entleiht' (borrows). The opposite is the 'Verleiher' (lender). Remember them as a pair.