Der Empfänger
Example: Der Empfänger hat das Paket gestern erhalten.
Definition
"Der Empfänger" refers to the person or entity that receives something, such as a message, package, or payment. In the example phrase, it denotes the recipient who received the package yesterday, emphasizing the role of receiving in communication or delivery.
Etymology
The word "der Empfänger" comes from the German verb 'empfangen,' meaning 'to receive.' It combines 'em-' (a variant of 'ent-', meaning 'in' or 'into') and 'fangen' (to catch or grasp). So, "der Empfänger" literally means 'the one who catches or takes in.' Did you know this word highlights the active role of the receiver?
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"Der Empfänger" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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