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A person or company that runs a facility, business, website, or service and is responsible for it.
Der Betreiber des Kraftwerks muss strenge Sicherheitsauflagen erfüllen.
The operator of the power plant must meet strict safety requirements.
The word 'Betreiber' (operator) is derived from the verb 'betreiben' (to operate / run). The ending '-er' turns the verb into a male person or institution that performs the action — that is, the person who operates something.
Die Deutsche Bahn ist der Betreiber der meisten Schienenwege in Deutschland.
Deutsche Bahn is the operator of most railway lines in Germany.
'Betreiber' (operator) is often combined with the thing being operated. Typical examples are the operator of a website, a restaurant, a business, or a network.
Der Betreiber des kleinen Cafés kennt alle seine Stammgäste mit Namen.
The operator of the small café knows all his regular customers by name.
In a legal or business context, the operator is often the person responsible for something. Therefore, the word is frequently used with verbs such as 'haften' (to be liable), 'sicherstellen' (to ensure), or 'verantwortlich sein' (to be responsible).
Der Betreiber der Website haftet für die Inhalte.
The operator of the website is liable for the content.
owner
The Besitzer is the person who owns a business or facility. The Betreiber runs it and is responsible for its day-to-day operation, but does not necessarily own it. The key distinction is therefore whether ownership or management is meant.
Tom ist der Betreiber des gepachteten Cafés und führt den täglichen Betrieb.
Tom runs the leased café and manages its day-to-day operations.
Lena ist die Besitzerin des Cafés, hat es aber verpachtet.
Lena owns the café, but she has leased it to someone else.
