German word

Autoindustrie

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯toɪndʊsˌtʁiː/

Meaning

  • feminine nounautomotive industry

Example

Die Autoindustrie schafft viele Arbeitsplätze.

The automotive industry creates many jobs.

Illustration for Autoindustrie (automotive industry)

More examples

In vielen Ländern beeinflusst die Autoindustrie die Industriepolitik.

In many countries, the automotive industry influences industrial policy.

Core concept

A network of designers, factories, suppliers, and dealers turning cars into products.

Common phrases

  • Digitalisierung in der Autoindustrie

    digitalization in the automotive industry

  • Lieferketten der Autoindustrie

    supply chains of the automotive industry

  • Globalisierung der Autoindustrie

    globalization of the automotive industry

Similar words

Automobilindustrie: The automotive sector covering car design, manufacturing, and sales.
Autohersteller: A manufacturer that develops and assembles cars for the market.
Zulieferer: A business providing parts or materials to vehicle manufacturers.
Fahrzeugindustrie: The vehicle-making sector, including cars, motorcycles, and similar vehicles.

Definition in German

Industriezweig, der sich mit der Entwicklung, Fertigung und dem Absatz von Autos beschäftigt

Word origin

Autoindustrie combines German Auto, a shortened form of Automobil, with Industrie, borrowed through French from Latin industria, meaning diligence or activity.

Usage tips

  • Because Industrie is feminine, Autoindustrie takes feminine agreement: die Autoindustrie and eine starke Autoindustrie.

Related words

  • Automobilindustrieautomotive industrynoun
  • automobilindustriellautomotive-industry-relatedadjective

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