Inhaberinnen

Inhaberinnen is the feminine plural form of the German noun Inhaber and refers to women who own or hold something, typically a business, a license, or a right. It marks the female side of ownership in contrast to the masculine form Inhaber and the feminine singular Inhaberin. The plural forms are Inhaber (masculine or mixed-gender groups) and Inhaberinnen (feminine). The singular feminine counterpart is Inhaberin.

Usage and context: The term is commonly used in business, legal, and administrative language. For example, "Die Inhaberinnen der Firma planen eine Erweiterung" means that the women who own the company are planning an expansion. Inhaberinnen can denote female proprietors, proprietors of licenses, patents, or other rights. When referring to ownership in a mixed-gender group, speakers may use "Inhaberinnen und Inhaber" to be inclusive.

Linguistic notes: In everyday usage, Inhaber can serve as a generic form for owners regardless of gender, but contemporary style often differentiates by gender where relevant. To emphasize gender-inclusive language, many texts opt for constructions such as "Inhaberinnen und Inhaber" or alternately employ neutral formulations or parallel terms like Eigentümerinnen/Eigentümer for property ownership. The term Inhaberin is the singular feminine form, used for one female owner, while Inhaberinnen denotes multiple female owners.