Consignee Meaning in English

word

US

ˌkɑnˌsaɪˈni

kahn-SY-NEE

UK

ˌkɒn.saɪˈniː

kon-sy-NEE

Definition

The person or company who is supposed to receive goods sent by someone else, especially in shipping or trade.

Usage & Nuances

A formal and legal term, often used in contracts, bills of lading, and shipping paperwork. Not used in everyday conversation unless discussing logistics or shipping. Don't confuse with 'consigner' (the sender).

• Spanish: consignatario - destinatario (mercancía)
• Portuguese (BR): consignatário - destinatário (mercadoria)
• Portuguese (PT): consignatário - destinatário (mercadoria)
• Chinese (Simplified): 收货人 - 受托人
• Chinese (Traditional): 收貨人 - 受託人
• Hindi: प्राप्तकर्ता (माल के लिए)
• Arabic: المستلم (للبضائع)
• Bengali: প্রাপক - মালগ্রহীতা
• Russian: грузополучатель
• Japanese: 荷受人 - 受取人（物流用語）
• Vietnamese: người nhận hàng
• Korean: 수하인 - 인수인(물류)
• Turkish: alıcı
• Urdu: وصول کنندہ
• Indonesian: penerima barang

Example Sentences

The consignee must sign for the package when it arrives.

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Who is the consignee on this shipment?

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Only the consignee can collect the delivery from the warehouse.

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If the address is wrong, the consignee might never get the goods.

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The shipping company contacts the consignee before delivery.

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Sometimes the consignee is different from the person who paid for the goods.

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