German word

Energieversorger

Pronunciation

IPA/enɛʁˈgiːfɛɐ̯ˌzɔʁgɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounenergy provider

Example

Der Energieversorger liefert Strom.

The energy provider supplies electricity.

Illustration for Energieversorger (energy provider)

More examples

Beim Energieversorger kann man den Tarif wechseln.

You can change your tariff with the energy provider.

Core concept

A utility company with lines and pipes feeding homes and businesses.

Common phrases

  • Wechsel zum Energieversorger

    switch to the energy provider

  • Rechnung vom Energieversorger

    bill from the energy provider

  • Kündigung beim Energieversorger

    cancellation with the energy provider

  • Kundenservice beim Energieversorger

    customer service with the energy provider

Similar words

Energieunternehmen: A company involved in producing or supplying energy.
Stromversorger: A business that supplies electricity to homes and businesses.
Versorgungsunternehmen: A company providing essential infrastructure services such as water, power, or gas.
Vertrag: A formal agreement setting service terms and duration.

Definition in German

Unternehmen oder Betrieb, der Haushalte und Firmen mit Strom, Gas oder Wärme beliefert.

Word origin

Energie comes through Latin energia from Greek energeia, while Versorger is an agent noun formed from the verb versorgen.

Usage tips

  • The compound is masculine: der Energieversorger, with the unchanged plural die Energieversorger.

Other meanings

  • power companynoun
  • energy suppliernoun

Opposites

  • Energieabnehmerenergy consumernoun
  • Energieerzeugerenergy producernoun

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