eienaar

Eienaar is a nonstandard spelling of the Dutch noun eigenaar, which means owner or proprietor. In standard Dutch, the correct form is eigenaar. The variant eienaar may appear as a typographical error or in informal, regional, or stylistic contexts, but it is not considered correct in formal writing and dictionaries typically list eigenaar as the accepted form.

Etymology and meaning: The word combines eigen, meaning own, with the agent suffix -aar, which is used in Dutch to form nouns denoting a person who performs a role. An eigenaar is the person who possesses a property or asset and holds certain rights of use, disposal, and enjoyment regarding that property. Ownership is a legal relation distinct from mere possession, and it often implies the ability to transfer ownership or encumber the asset.

Usage and context: In everyday language and legal or administrative settings, eigenaar is used to refer to the person or entity that owns something, such as a house, vehicle, business, or intellectual property. Related terms include bezit, meaning possession; eigenaar vs bezitter, where the bezitter holds the item without necessarily owning it; and eigendom, meaning ownership or property itself. The eigenaar is typically responsible for maintaining the asset and complying with any applicable obligations or duties associated with ownership.

See also: Eigenaar, Bezitter, Eigendom. Note: eienaar is generally treated as a misspelling of eigenaar in formal Dutch; speakers and writers are advised to use eigenaar to ensure clarity and correctness.