electricity provider
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electricity provider
A company that sells and supplies electrical energy to private households and other companies.
Durch einen Wechsel des Stromanbieters kann man oft Geld sparen.
By switching electricity providers, you can often save money.
The word consists of 'der Strom' (electricity) and 'der Anbieter' (provider). An 'Anbieter' is a person or company that offers something. A 'Stromanbieter' (electricity provider) therefore offers electricity for purchase.
Welcher Stromanbieter ist in deiner Region am günstigsten?
Which electricity provider is the cheapest in your region?
The most common action in connection with electricity providers is switching. The verb 'wechseln' (to switch/change) is almost always used together with this noun.
Ich sollte meinen Stromanbieter wechseln, um Kosten zu sparen.
I should switch my electricity provider to save costs.
The ending '-anbieter' (provider) is very productive for service companies. If you recognize this pattern, you will also understand words like 'Gasanbieter' (gas provider), 'Internetanbieter' (internet provider), or 'Mobilfunkanbieter' (mobile phone provider).
Mein Internetanbieter hat die Preise erhöht.
My internet provider has raised its prices.
network operator
In the event of an electricity problem, both Netzbetreiber and Stromanbieter can appear to be the responsible company. The Netzbetreiber operates the local electricity grid, while the Stromanbieter sells and supplies electrical energy. Netzbetreiber is more appropriate for a grid outage, while Stromanbieter is used for contracts and supply.
Für die Stromlieferung zu Hause suchte ich einen günstigeren Stromanbieter.
I looked for a cheaper electricity provider for my home electricity supply.
Wegen des Stromausfalls riefen wir den Netzbetreiber des Ortes an.
Because of the power outage, we called the local network operator.
