die Stadtwerke
Translation
municipal utility, public utility company
Examples
Die Stadtwerke liefern Strom und Wasser.
The municipal utility supplies electricity and water.
Ich muss die Rechnung an die Stadtwerke bezahlen.
I have to pay the bill to the municipal utility.
Grammar Patterns
((the municipal utility)) supplies sth. The municipal utility supplies electricity.
to pay the bill to ((the municipal utility)) I pay the bill to the municipal utility.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Versorgungsunternehmen (utility company), kommunaler Betrieb (municipal enterprise)
Etymology
From 'Stadt' (city/town) + 'Werke' (works, plants). It refers to the works/operations for the city.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'works' or 'plants' (Werke) that serve the 'city' (Stadt), like power plants and waterworks.