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car manufacturer
A company that is involved in the industrial production of automobiles.
Der größte deutsche Autohersteller hat seinen Hauptsitz in Wolfsburg.
The largest German car manufacturer has its headquarters in Wolfsburg.
The word is clearly composed of 'Auto' (car) and 'Hersteller' (manufacturer). A 'Hersteller' is someone who 'herstellt' (produces/manufactures) something, so literally a car producer.
Dieser Autohersteller ist für seine sportlichen Modelle bekannt.
This car manufacturer is known for its sporty models.
The word belongs to the word family of 'herstellen' (to produce/manufacture) and 'die Herstellung' (production/manufacturing). If you know these words, you can understand many 'Hersteller' words, e.g. 'Möbelhersteller' (furniture manufacturer) or 'Spielzeughersteller' (toy manufacturer).
Die Herstellung eines Autos ist ein komplexer Prozess.
The production of a car is a complex process.
'Autohersteller' (car manufacturer) is often combined with nationalities or size descriptions. Typical examples are 'ein deutscher Autohersteller' (a German car manufacturer), 'ein japanischer Autohersteller' (a Japanese car manufacturer), or 'der größte Autohersteller der Welt' (the largest car manufacturer in the world).
Der südkoreanische Autohersteller plant ein neues Werk in Europa.
The South Korean car manufacturer is planning a new plant in Europe.
carmaker
Autobauer and Autohersteller can both refer to a company that produces cars. Autobauer sounds more colloquial, while Autohersteller sounds more neutral and factual. Autobauer works well in a casual conversation, whereas Autohersteller is more suitable in a report or official information.
Der Autohersteller stellt in seinem Werk ein neues Elektroauto vor.
The car manufacturer is unveiling a new electric car at its plant.
Der Autobauer stellt in seinem Werk ein neues Elektroauto vor.
The carmaker is unveiling a new electric car at its plant.
