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nounnoun

der Empfänger, –

recipient

Eine Person oder ein Gerät, das etwas bekommt, zum Beispiel eine Nachricht, ein Paket oder eine E-Mail.

The German word "Empfänger" is a noun meaning "recipient", "receiver", or "addressee".

  • It is made up of the verb "empfangen" (to receive) + the suffix "-er" (indicating a person who performs an action).
  • "Empfangen" breaks down to:
    • "emp-" (prefix meaning "towards")
    • "fangen" (to catch)

Synonyms or similar words:

  • "Adressat" (addressee, especially of letters or messages)
  • "Empfangsperson" (receiver, front-desk clerk)
  • "Bezieher" (subscriber, recipient of regular deliveries)

Differences:

  • "Empfänger" is a broad term for one who receives something.
  • "Adressat" emphasizes the person addressed directly, mostly in communication.
  • "Bezieher" implies regular or subscription-based receipt.
  • "Empfangsperson" can denote a person receiving people (e.g., at reception desk) rather than just objects or information.

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Examples

Der Empfänger erhält heute das Paket.noun

The recipient receives the package today.

Ein Brief wurde an den Empfänger versandt.noun

A letter was sent to the recipient.

Ein Empfänger wurde über die Sendung informiert.noun

A recipient was informed about the shipment.

Der Empfänger des Briefes steht nicht auf dem Umschlag.noun

The recipient of the letter is not on the envelope.

Peter ist der Empfänger des Pakets.noun

Peter is the recipient of the package.

Der Empfänger erhält das Paket heute.noun

The recipient receives the package today.

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