der Autohersteller
Translation
car manufacturer, automaker
Examples
Dieser Autohersteller ist weltweit bekannt.
This car manufacturer is known worldwide.
Er arbeitet für einen deutschen Autohersteller.
He works for a German car manufacturer.
Grammar Patterns
((ein)) bekannter/großer Autohersteller a well-known/large car manufacturer This car manufacturer is very large.
((für einen)) Autohersteller arbeiten to work for a car manufacturer My brother works for a Japanese car manufacturer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Automobilhersteller, Autobauer
Etymology
A compound of 'Auto' (car) and 'Hersteller' (manufacturer/producer). 'Hersteller' comes from the verb 'herstellen' (to produce).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Auto' + 'herstellen' (to produce) + '-er' (suffix for a person/agent). Someone who produces cars.