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noun

Inhaber

holder

German grammar
derInhaberm

Meaning of Inhaber

Deutsch

die Person, der ein Dokument gehört oder die es besitzt

English

the person who owns or holds a document

holder

Pronunciation

German
[ˈɪnˌhaːbɐ]

Inhaber with English translation

Inhaber usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Der Inhaber des Passes muss unterschreiben.

The holder of the passport must sign.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Der Inhaber der Karte muss hier unterschreiben.

The holder of the card must sign here.

Inhaber synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Inhaber, Besitzer, Halter, Dokumenteninhaber, Urkundeninhaber, Rechtsinhaber, and Halterung

B
🇩🇪German
Besitzer

General word for someone who owns something; in the context of documents, it sounds less official than “Inhaber.”

B1very often
H
🇩🇪German
Halter

Usually means a holder/owner of something tangible; with documents it is less common and can sound unusual.

B1often
D
🇩🇪German
Dokumenteninhaber

An exact and official term for the person who owns or holds a document; very close to the main meaning.

B1often
U
🇩🇪German
Urkundeninhaber

A specialized legal term for the person who owns or holds an official certificate, deed, or document.

B1rare word
R
🇩🇪German
Rechtsinhaber

Refers to the person who holds a legal right; it is more about entitlement than simply owning a document.

B1often

Advanced: broader words

H
🇩🇪German
Halterung

This is not a person but an object: a “bracket,” “holder,” or “mount.” It does not match the meaning of Inhaber.

B1very often

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Questions about this word

What does Inhaber mean?

the person who owns or holds a document

How do you pronounce Inhaber?

Inhaber is pronounced [ˈɪnˌhaːbɐ].

How is Inhaber used in a sentence?

The holder of the passport must sign. Translation: Der Inhaber des Passes muss unterschreiben.

Is Inhaber part of Documents and Paperwork vocabulary?

Yes, Inhaber (holder) can be learned in the Documents and Paperwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Inhaber part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, Inhaber (holder) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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