der Anbieter
provider
A person, company, or organization that sells goods or provides services.
EXAMPLE
Es lohnt sich, die Tarife verschiedener Mobilfunkanbieter zu vergleichen.
It is worth comparing the rates of different mobile phone providers.
der Anbieter
provider
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Meanings
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Word structure
'Der Anbieter' (the provider) is derived directly from the separable verb 'anbieten' (to offer). The ending '-er' refers to the person or company performing the action, that is, offering something.
EXAMPLE
Diese Firma bietet günstige Handytarife an.
This company offers affordable mobile phone plans.
Typical compounds
The word 'Anbieter' (provider) is very often used as the second part of compound nouns. The first part describes what is being offered, e.g. 'Stromanbieter' (electricity provider), 'Internetanbieter' (internet provider), or 'Reiseanbieter' (travel provider).
EXAMPLE
Bevor du einen Vertrag unterschreibst, solltest du verschiedene Stromanbieter vergleichen.
Before you sign a contract, you should compare different electricity providers.
Typical context
You will often find the word 'Anbieter' (provider) in texts about business, technology, and contracts. It is used when comparing products, rates, or services.
EXAMPLE
Welcher Anbieter hat das beste Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis?
Which provider has the best value for money?
Compare with
Anbieter vs Händler
dealer
“Der Anbieter” can generally refer to a company or person that provides goods or services. “Der Händler,” on the other hand, emphasizes the role of trading in goods that are bought and resold. Use “Anbieter” for a general offering and “Händler” for trade in goods.
Anbieter
Der Anbieter verkauft das Fahrrad über seine Internetseite.
The provider sells the bicycle through its website.
Händler
Der Händler kauft Fahrräder und verkauft sie in seinem Geschäft weiter.
The dealer buys bicycles and resells them in his shop.
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