German word

Energiekonzern

Pronunciation

IPA/enɛʁˈgiːkɔnˌt͡sɛʁn/

Meaning

  • masculine nounenergy company

Example

Der Energiekonzern kündigte neue Investitionen an.

The energy company announced new investments.

Illustration for Energiekonzern (energy company)

More examples

Langfristige Lieferverträge mit einem Energiekonzern sichern die Energieversorgung der Region.

Long-term supply contracts with an energy company secure the region's energy supply.

Core concept

A large corporate umbrella spanning energy production, procurement, and sales.

Common phrases

  • das Image eines Energiekonzerns

    the image of an energy company

  • die Regulierung von Energiekonzernen

    the regulation of energy companies

  • Lieferverträge mit einem Energiekonzern

    supply contracts with an energy company

Similar words

Energieunternehmen: A company involved in producing, sourcing, and selling energy.
Energieversorger: A provider that supplies electricity or gas to homes and businesses.
Versorgungsunternehmen: A company providing essential infrastructure such as water, electricity, and gas.
Ölkonzern: A large company focused mainly on extracting, refining, and selling crude oil.

Definition in German

Ein großer Konzern, der Energie (Strom, Gas, Öl usw.) produziert, beschafft und verkauft.

Word origin

Energiekonzern combines Energie, meaning 'energy,' with Konzern, a German business term for a group of companies under common control.

Usage tips

  • As a masculine noun, Energiekonzern takes der in the nominative singular and Energiekonzerne in the plural.

Other meanings

  • energy corporationnoun
  • energy giantnoun
  • energy groupnoun

Opposites

  • Kleinversorgersmall utility providernoun
  • Stadtwerkmunicipal utilitynoun

Related words

  • Konzernverantwortungcorporate group responsibilitynoun
  • konzernübergreifendcross-groupadjective

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