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creditor
A person or institution that has lent money to another person or company and has the right to demand this money back.
Die Firma konnte ihre Schulden nicht bezahlen und musste mit den Gläubigern verhandeln.
The company could not pay its debts and had to negotiate with the creditors.
The word 'Gläubiger' is derived from the verb 'glauben' (to believe). In the financial world, the 'Gläubiger' (creditor) 'believes' that they will get their money back. In a religious context, the 'Gläubige' (believer) believes in a god or a teaching.
Die Firma hat vielen Gläubigern Geld geschuldet.
The company owed money to many creditors.
The context makes the meaning clear. If it is about money, debts, companies, or loans, it refers to the person demanding money back. If it is about religion, prayers, churches, or gods, it refers to a person who believes in something.
Die Gläubiger der insolventen Bank fürchten um ihr Geld.
The creditors of the insolvent bank fear for their money.
In a financial context, 'Gläubiger' (creditor) is often combined with verbs like 'bezahlen' (to pay), 'befriedigen' (to satisfy/settle), or 'verhandeln' (to negotiate). Expressions like 'die Forderungen der Gläubiger' (the creditors' claims) are also very common.
Das Unternehmen muss seine Gläubiger innerhalb von 30 Tagen bezahlen.
The company must pay its creditors within 30 days.
supporter / trailer / pendant
'der Anhänger' and 'der Gläubiger' can seem similar in a religious sense when 'Gläubiger' means a person who believes in a religion or doctrine. Still, 'Anhänger' is more general: an 'Anhänger' supports an idea, a movement, a club, or a person. In everyday language, 'Gläubiger' usually means something else, namely someone who is entitled to get money back. That is why this word can be especially confusing. When talking about religion, people today often say 'der Gläubige' more clearly. When talking about support for an idea or group, 'der Anhänger' fits better.
In alten Texten bezeichnet „Gläubiger“ manchmal eine Person, die fest an Gott glaubt.
In old texts, 'Gläubiger' sometimes refers to a person who firmly believes in God.
Nach der Rede wurde er ein Anhänger der neuen Bewegung.
After the speech, he became a supporter of the new movement.