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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