The person who buys a product or service and uses it for their own private use, not for resale or further processing. Synonym for consumer.
example
Die Preise im Supermarkt sind die Preise für den Endverbraucher.
The prices in the supermarket are the prices for the end consumer.
Usage tips
Compound structure
The word consists of 'Ende' (end) and 'Verbraucher' (consumer). So it describes the person who is at the end of the supply chain and actually consumes or uses the product.
EXAMPLE
Diese App richtet sich direkt an den Endverbraucher.
This app is aimed directly at the end consumer.
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'Endverbraucher' (end consumer) is a term from business and legal language. It is often used in discussions about prices, marketing, or consumer protection.
EXAMPLE
Das neue Gesetz soll den Schutz der Endverbraucher stärken.
The new law is intended to strengthen the protection of end consumers.
Typical collocations
Typical phrases are 'Preise für den Endverbraucher' (prices for the end consumer), 'der Schutz des Endverbrauchers' (the protection of the end consumer), or saying that a product 'für den Endverbraucher bestimmt ist' (is intended for the end consumer).
EXAMPLE
Die gestiegenen Energiekosten werden an die Endverbraucher weitergegeben.
The increased energy costs are being passed on to end consumers.
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near_synonym · confusable
Endverbraucher vs Kunde
customer
'Kunde' and 'Endverbraucher' can both refer to a person who buys a product or service. 'Kunde' is more general: a business or company can also be a Kunde if it buys something. 'Endverbraucher' is more specific and means the person who ultimately uses something themselves and does not resell it. The words can be confused because an Endverbraucher is often also a Kunde. When talking about sales, trade, or marketing, 'Endverbraucher' is more precise. In normal conversation, 'Kunde' is usually enough.
Endverbraucher
Wir liefern nicht an Händler, sondern direkt an den Endverbraucher.
We do not deliver to retailers, but directly to the end consumer.
Kunde
Für den Kunden sucht die Ärztin einen passenden Termin.
The doctor is looking for a suitable appointment time for the customer.