der Autobauer
Translation
carmaker, automaker, car manufacturer
Examples
Der deutsche Autobauer exportiert viele Autos.
The German automaker exports many cars.
Sie arbeitet als Ingenieurin bei einem großen Autobauer.
She works as an engineer at a large car manufacturer.
Grammar Patterns
to work as ((an automaker)) She works as an engineer at a large car manufacturer.
Similar Words
Autohersteller, Fahrzeughersteller
Etymology
A compound word from 'Auto' (car) and 'Bauer' (builder, from the verb 'bauen' - to build). Literally 'car builder'.
Memory Tips
While 'Bauer' can mean 'farmer', here it derives from 'bauen' (to build). Think of someone who builds cars.