German word

Absender

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈapˌzɛndɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsender

Example

Der Absender steht auf dem Umschlag.

The sender is listed on the envelope.

Illustration for Absender (sender)

More examples

Bei Spam-Mails kann der Absender gefälscht sein.

In spam emails, the sender may be spoofed.

Core concept

A name or company marked as the source of a parcel, letter, or message.

Common phrases

  • E-Mail-Absender

    email sender

  • verdächtiger Absender

    suspicious sender

  • Absender sperren

    block sender

Similar words

Versender: Person or company that ships goods or parcels.
Empfänger: Person or company designated to receive a parcel or letter.
Absenderadresse: Address of the person or company sending a parcel or letter.
Rücksendeadresse: Address used to return an undeliverable parcel or letter.

Definition in German

Bezeichnung derjenigen Person oder Firma, die etwas verschickt hat; in Post- und Versandangaben die Nennung des Senders.

Word origin

Absender is derived from the verb absenden, meaning to send off, with the agent suffix -er.

Usage tips

  • As a masculine noun, Absender takes der in the singular, and its plural is also Absender.

Other meanings

  • shippernoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Absenderangabesender informationnoun
  • Absenderadressesender addressnoun

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