Meaning 1business; legal · 82%
A person or institution to whom another person or company owes money.
Natural examples
Der Gläubiger erinnerte die Firma an die offene Rechnung.
The creditor reminded the company about the unpaid bill.
Mehrere Gläubiger verhandelten mit dem insolventen Betrieb.
Several creditors negotiated with the insolvent business.
Der Gläubiger stimmte einer längeren Frist zu.
The creditor agreed to a longer deadline.
Usage note
Gläubiger is masculine; the feminine form is Gläubigerin and the plural is Gläubiger. In religious contexts it can also mean believer.
Mini-lesson: Gläubiger
A person or institution to whom another person or company owes money. Gläubiger is masculine; the feminine form is Gläubigerin and the plural is Gläubiger. In religious contexts it can also mean believer.
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