der Autozulieferer
Translation
automotive supplier, car parts supplier
Examples
Der Autozulieferer liefert Teile an große Hersteller.
The automotive supplier delivers parts to large manufacturers.
Viele Arbeitsplätze hängen von den Autozulieferern ab.
Many jobs depend on the automotive suppliers.
Grammar Patterns
((the automotive supplier)) as a subject The automotive supplier has opened a new factory.
Similar Words
Teilehersteller (parts manufacturer), Komponentenlieferant (component supplier)
Etymology
From 'Auto' (car) + 'zu' (to) + 'liefern' (to deliver/supply) + '-er' (agent suffix). Literally a 'car-to-supplier'.
Memory Tips
Think of a company that 'delivers to' ('zu-liefern') the 'Auto' factory.