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case worker
A person responsible for processing a specific task, application, or case, often in an administrative or bureaucratic context.
Der zuständige Bearbeiter bei der Behörde hat meinen Antrag genehmigt.
The responsible case worker at the government office approved my application.
'Der Bearbeiter' (processor / editor) is derived from the verb 'bearbeiten' (to process / edit). The ending '-er' turns the verb into a person who performs the action — that is, someone who 'bearbeitet' (processes/edits) something.
Wer bearbeitet hier die eingehenden E-Mails?
Who processes the incoming emails here?
To distinguish the two meanings, pay attention to the context. If it is about an 'Antrag' (application), 'Fall' (case), or 'Vorgang' (procedure/file) in a government office or company, the administrative employee is meant. If it is about a 'Buch' (book), 'Lied' (song), or 'Manuskript' (manuscript), the creative or academic editor/adaptor is meant.
Der Bearbeiter meines Visumantrags ist heute leider nicht im Büro.
The case worker for my visa application is unfortunately not in the office today.
In the administrative meaning, 'Bearbeiter' (case worker / processor) is a typical word of office and bureaucratic language. It sounds formal and is often used to clearly define responsibilities.
Bitte wenden Sie sich an den zuständigen Bearbeiter in der Personalabteilung.
Please contact the responsible case worker in the HR department.
author
'der Autor' and 'der Bearbeiter' can be confused when talking about texts, ideas, or documents. An 'Autor' creates a text or is the intellectual originator of an idea. So he is at the beginning of the content. A 'Bearbeiter', by contrast, works on something that already exists, for example an application, a case, or a new version of a text. He may improve, check, adapt, or be responsible for it. The important point is: the author creates or is responsible for the content; the 'Bearbeiter' changes, checks, or manages something existing.
Bei Fragen zu Ihrem Antrag wenden Sie sich bitte an den zuständigen Bearbeiter.
If you have questions about your application, please contact the case worker responsible.
Der Autor des Berichts hat die Ergebnisse der Studie klar zusammengefasst.
The author of the report clearly summarized the results of the study.