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A person who submits a formal application to an authority, a court, or another institution, for example for a permit, a passport, or social benefits.
Der Antragsteller muss alle erforderlichen Unterlagen persönlich einreichen.
The applicant must submit all required documents in person.
The word is made up of 'Antrag' (application) and 'Steller' (someone who places or submits something). A 'Steller' is a person who 'stellt' (places/submits) something. So the combination literally describes the person who submits an application.
Der Antragsteller wartet auf eine Antwort von der Behörde.
The applicant is waiting for a response from the authority.
The word belongs to the word family around 'der Antrag' (the application). The matching verb phrase is 'einen Antrag stellen' (to submit an application). This describes the action that an applicant carries out.
Um die Förderung zu bekommen, muss man zuerst einen Antrag stellen.
To receive the funding, you first have to submit an application.
'Antragsteller' (applicant) is a typical word from administrative and legal language. In everyday speech, the person would often simply be described in another way.
Bitte füllen Sie als Antragsteller dieses Formular vollständig aus.
As the applicant, please fill out this form completely.
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'Bewerber' and 'Antragsteller' both refer to people who officially want to obtain something. The difference lies in the area of use. A 'Bewerber' usually wants to get a job, a university place, or an office. An 'Antragsteller' submits a formal application, often to an authority, a court, or an institution. The words can be confused because forms and official documents play a role in both cases. As a practical rule: for a job, university studies, or an office, use 'Bewerber'. For a passport, permit, or benefit, use 'Antragsteller'.
Der Antragsteller muss seinen Ausweis und das Formular am Schalter abgeben.
The applicant must hand in his ID and the form at the counter.
Der Bewerber hat im Gespräch ruhig und freundlich geantwortet.
The applicant answered calmly and politely during the interview.