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nounnoun

der Besitzer, –

owner

Eine Person, die etwas hat und darüber bestimmen kann, zum Beispiel ein Haus oder ein Auto.

The German word "Besitzer" is a noun meaning "owner" or "possessor". It is derived from the verb "besitzen", which means "to own" or "to possess".

Similar words:

  • Eigentümer (owner, with a legal emphasis)
  • Inhaber (holder, often of titles or rights)
  • Hal­ter (holder, e.g., of an object or position)

Differences:

  • Besitzer emphasizes possession or physical holding.
  • Eigentümer stresses legal ownership.
  • Inhaber often relates to holding an official function or rights.
  • Halter is more about control or custody than ownership.

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Examples

Die Besitzer des Geschäfts sind sehr freundlich.noun

The owners of the store are very friendly.

Gehört dieses alte Fahrrad einem neuen Besitzer?noun

Does this old bicycle belong to a new owner?

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