Beschenkten

Beschenkten is a German noun meaning the recipient of a gift. The term is derived from the verb beschenken (to give a gift) and is commonly used in everyday language as well as in legal and formal contexts to denote the person who receives something.

In standard grammar, the base form for the singular is der Beschenkte (masculine). The plural nominative and accusative is die Beschenkten. The forms der Beschenkte, des Beschenkten, dem Beschenkten and den Beschenkten reflect its declined usage in different cases. In the plural, the genitive is der Beschenkten, and the dative plural is den Beschenkten. The word can function as a standalone noun or, in some contexts, appear with articles or adjectives preceding it.

Usage and contexts. In casual situations, Beschenkter or Beschenkte can refer to someone who has received a present, award, or honor. In legal contexts, particularly in the area of donations or gifts (Schenkung), Beschenkter designates the recipient of the transfer, with the donor described as der Schenker. The term emphasizes the recipient’s role in the transfer and may appear in contracts, notices, or discussions about gift rights, obligations, and tax considerations.

Related terms include Schenker (the donor), Schenkung (the gift or donation), and Beneficiary (in English-language contexts). The concept is neutral and primarily focused on the relationship between the giver and the recipient in the act of gifting.