German word

Halter

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhaltɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounowner

Example

Der Name des Halters steht nicht im Formular.

The owner's name is not on the form.

Illustration for Halter (owner)

More examples

Der Halter des Fahrrads kam, um es abzuholen.

The owner of the bicycle came to collect it.

Core concept

A name attached to something as the person or organization standing behind it.

Common phrases

  • Halter des Fahrrads

    owner of the bicycle

  • Halter des Geräts

    owner of the device

Similar words

Inhaber: The person or organization formally holding a right, title, or business.
Eigentümer: The person or organization with legal ownership of an item or property.
Besitzer: The person or organization physically possessing or using an item.
Nutzer: The person or organization using an item or service.

Definition in German

Person oder Stelle, die etwas besitzt, verwahrt oder als Verantwortliche führt

Word origin

Halter derives from the Germanic verb halten, 'to hold' or 'keep', with the agent suffix -er for someone who performs an action.

Usage tips

  • In vehicle contexts, Halter usually means the registered keeper, who need not be the legal Eigentümer or owner.

Other meanings

  • holdernoun

Related words

  • Halterinfemale ownernoun
  • Halterungmounting bracketnoun

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