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recipient
A person who regularly receives a benefit, usually in the form of money. This often refers to government benefits such as a pension, unemployment benefits, or social assistance.
Die Zahl der Bezieher von Sozialleistungen ist in diesem Quartal gestiegen.
The number of recipients of social benefits has risen this quarter.
subscriber
A person who has subscribed to a product or service, especially a newspaper or magazine.
Als langjähriger Bezieher unserer Fachzeitschrift erhalten Sie einen Rabatt.
As a long-time subscriber to our professional journal, you receive a discount.
'Der Bezieher' is derived from the verb 'beziehen', which means 'to receive' or 'to subscribe to'. The ending '-er' marks the person who carries out this action.
Er bezieht seine Informationen aus verschiedenen Quellen.
He gets his information from various sources.
In this meaning, it is almost always stated what the person receives. Typical combinations are 'Bezieher von Arbeitslosengeld' (recipients of unemployment benefits), 'Bezieher von Sozialhilfe' (recipients of social assistance), or 'Rentenbezieher' (pension recipients).
Die neuen Regelungen betreffen alle Bezieher von Bürgergeld.
The new regulations affect all recipients of Bürgergeld.
The word 'Bezieher' is typical of official and administrative language in this context. It is often found in official documents and reports.
Laut Statistik gibt es immer mehr Rentenbezieher.
According to statistics, there are more and more pension recipients.
When it comes to subscriptions, 'Bezieher' is used for customers of newspapers, magazines, or other regular deliveries.
Die Bezieher der Tageszeitung wurden über die Preiserhöhung informiert.
The subscribers to the daily newspaper were informed about the price increase.
recipient / receiver
Empfänger and Bezieher can both refer to a person who receives money. Empfänger describes receiving something in general and also fits a one-time payment. Bezieher is used especially for regularly receiving benefits such as a pension or social assistance.
Der Bezieher erhält seine Rente jeden Monat.
The pension recipient receives their pension every month.
Der Empfänger bestätigte den Eingang der einmaligen Zahlung.
The recipient confirmed receipt of the one-time payment.
