das Lohnunternehmen
Translation
contracting company, agricultural contractor, service provider company
Examples
Der Bauer beauftragt ein Lohnunternehmen.
The farmer hires a contracting company.
Das Lohnunternehmen erntet die Felder maschinell.
The contracting company harvests the fields mechanically.
Grammar Patterns
(as subject) Das Lohnunternehmen is very reliable.
(as accusative object) The farm hires ein Lohnunternehmen.
Similar Words
Dienstleister (service provider), Auftragnehmer (contractor)
Etymology
Compounded from 'Lohn' (wage, fee) and 'Unternehmen' (company). Literally a 'wage company' - a company you pay a fee to.
Memory Tips
Think of a company that works for a 'Lohn' (wage/fee), often with heavy machinery you don't own yourself.