NOUN

derBesitzer/bəˈzɪt͡sɐ/owner; proprietor; holder

Besitzer is a German noun that means owner, proprietor, or holder. It is pronounced /bəˈzɪt͡sɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Besitzer".

Definitions

1.person who owns or possesses something(person, property)

a.someone who owns and controls a thing, animal, or property

Der Besitzer des Hauses ist im Urlaub.—The owner of the house is on vacation.

2.person who runs or commands a business or organization(business, entity)

a.proprietor of a company, restaurant, etc.

Der Besitzer des Restaurants begrüßt die Gäste persönlich.—The owner of the restaurant greets the guests personally.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Besitzerdie Besitzer
Genitivedes Besitzersder Besitzer
Dativedem Besitzerden Besitzern
Accusativeden Besitzerdie Besitzer

Frequently asked questions

What does "Besitzer" mean in English?
"Besitzer" means owner, proprietor, or holder. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Besitzer"?
"Besitzer" is pronounced /bəˈzɪt͡sɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Besitzer" der, die, or das?
"Besitzer" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Besitzer"?
The plural of "Besitzer" is "Besitzer".
What part of speech is "Besitzer"?
"Besitzer" is a noun in German.

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