der Kostenträger
Translation
cost bearer, payer, funding body, cost unit
Examples
Die Krankenkasse ist der Kostenträger für die Behandlung.
The health insurance company is the payer for the treatment.
Wer ist der Kostenträger für dieses Projekt?
Who is the funding body for this project?
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) is the payer ((for sth.)). Someone/Something is the payer for something. The insurance company is the payer for the damage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: payer, funding body
Etymology
From 'Kosten' (costs) + 'Träger' (carrier), from the verb 'tragen' (to carry). Literally a 'cost carrier'.
Memory Tips
Picture an institution or person that 'carries' the 'costs' for something, like an insurance company.