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
Composed of 'Auto' (car) and 'Hersteller' (manufacturer). 'Hersteller' is derived from the verb 'herstellen' (to manufacture, to produce).
Memory Tips
Think of 'herstellen' as 'to place here' or 'to set forth', which means to produce. An 'Autohersteller' is a car producer.