German word

Hersteller

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈheːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmanufacturer

Example

Viele Hersteller bieten Garantie an.

Many manufacturers offer a warranty.

Illustration for Hersteller (manufacturer)

More examples

Ich kaufe oft Produkte vom Hersteller.

I often buy products from the manufacturer.

Core concept

The maker behind a product, whether an individual craftsman or the company operating the production line.

Common phrases

  • Produkte vom Hersteller

    products from the manufacturer

  • ein neuer Hersteller

    a new manufacturer

  • Garantie vom Hersteller

    warranty from the manufacturer

Similar words

Firma: A business that provides goods or services.
Marke: A name or logo used to identify a company's products.
Produzent: A person or company that makes products.
Erzeuger: A farmer or farm that produces crops, livestock, or raw materials.

Definition in German

Hersteller bezeichnet eine Firma oder Person, die Waren herstellt oder produziert.

Word origin

Hersteller is derived from the verb herstellen, 'to make or produce', with the agent suffix -er, related to English 'maker'.

Usage tips

  • Hersteller is masculine, and its plural is also Hersteller, as in 'Viele Hersteller bieten Garantie an.'

Other meanings

  • producernoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Herstellungsprozessmanufacturing processnoun
  • Originalherstelleroriginal manufacturernoun

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