Der Auftragnehmer
Example: Der Auftragnehmer baut das neue Haus in der Stadt.
Definition
"Der Auftragnehmer" refers to the contractor or the party responsible for executing a construction project, such as building a new house in the city. This term specifically denotes the individual or company that undertakes the work based on a contract.
Etymology
The word "der Auftragnehmer" comes from German, where 'Auftrag' means 'order' or 'contract,' and 'Nehmer' means 'taker.' So, it literally translates to 'order taker,' indicating someone who accepts and carries out a contract. Did you know that this compound word neatly captures the role of a contractor in construction and other industries?
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"Der Auftragnehmer" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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