der Inhaber
Translation
owner, proprietor, holder, bearer
Examples
Der Inhaber des Ladens ist sehr freundlich.
The owner of the shop is very friendly.
Er ist der Inhaber eines Patents.
He is the holder of a patent.
Grammar Patterns
Inhaber ((et2)) owner of sth. The owner of the business is not here.
Inhaber ((von et3)) owner of sth. He is the owner of three restaurants.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Besitzer, Eigentümer
Etymology
Derived from 'innehaben' (to possess), literally meaning 'to have in'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'in-haver', someone who 'has' something 'in' their possession.