German word

Autohersteller

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯toˌheːɐ̯ʃtɛlɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncar maker

Example

Viele Autohersteller investieren in Elektromobilität.

Many car makers are investing in electric mobility.

Illustration for Autohersteller (car maker)

More examples

Der Autohersteller musste zahlreiche Fahrzeuge zurückrufen.

The car maker had to recall numerous vehicles.

Core concept

A company whose production lines turn designs and parts into finished cars.

Common phrases

  • Viele Autohersteller investieren

    Many car makers invest

  • regionale Autohersteller

    regional car makers

  • globale Autohersteller

    global car makers

Similar words

Autobauer: A casual term for a person or company that designs and builds cars.
Automobilhersteller: A company specializing in the production of automobiles.
Hersteller: A company that produces goods or products.
Firma: A company engaged in business or commercial activity.

Definition in German

Ein Unternehmen, das Autos herstellt.

Word origin

Autohersteller combines Auto, a shortening of Automobil, with Hersteller, an agent noun formed from herstellen, meaning to manufacture.

Usage tips

  • Autohersteller is masculine in the singular, and its plural has the same form: der Autohersteller and die Autohersteller.

Opposites

Related words

  • Autoherstellerverbandcar makers' associationnoun
  • Autoherstellerinfemale car makernoun

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