German word

Ausrichter

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sʁɪçtɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounorganizer

Example

Die Ausrichter begrüßten die Gäste.

The organizers welcomed the guests.

Illustration for Ausrichter (organizer)

More examples

Die Ausrichter sorgten für die technische Ausstattung.

The organizers took care of the technical equipment.

Core concept

A club, institution, or person takes responsibility for an event and manages its practical course.

Common phrases

  • als Ausrichter auftreten

    act as an organizer

  • Ausrichter des Vereins

    organizer of the association

  • örtlicher Ausrichter

    local organizer

Similar words

Veranstalter: The person or organization that plans an event and assumes responsibility for its operation.
Organisator: A person or team handling an event's practical preparations and arrangements.
Gastgeber: A person or household that receives guests and provides hospitality.
Träger: An organization or institution that officially supports an event and provides operating resources.

Definition in German

Person oder Organisation, die eine Veranstaltung plant, organisiert und vor Ort durchführt.

Word origin

Ausrichter is an agent noun formed from ausrichten, whose event-related sense is to arrange and carry out a function or competition.

Usage tips

  • Ausrichter can be translated as host, but Gastgeber usually means the person receiving guests rather than the event organizer.

Other meanings

  • hostnoun

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