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Auftragnehmer

contractor

noun OWF-trahk-neh-mer Rare
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Also means

service provider

Usage Note

Auftragnehmer is the party that accepts and executes a commission or order, as the counterpart to the Auftraggeber (client). In public procurement the Auftragnehmer is the company awarded the Auftrag (contract).

Examples

"Als Auftragnehmer haftete er für die pünktliche Fertigstellung."

Natural Translation

As contractor he was liable for timely completion.

Literal Translation

As contractor he was-liable for the timely completion.

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