die Besitzerin
Translation
owner (female), proprietor (female), possessor (female)
Examples
Die Besitzerin des Ladens ist sehr nett.
The owner of the shop is very nice.
Sie ist die stolze Besitzerin eines Hundes.
She is the proud owner of a dog.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) owner of sth. She is the owner of this house.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Eigentümerin; Antonyms: Mieterin (female tenant)
Etymology
From 'Besitz' (possession) + '-er' (agent suffix) + '-in' (feminine suffix). Derived from the verb 'besitzen' (to own).
Memory Tips
The suffix '-in' in German almost always indicates the feminine form of a noun, often a profession or role. Remember: 'Besitzer' (male) -> 'Besitzerin' (female).