Usage Note
Subunternehmer is hired by a main contractor to carry out part of a project. In construction this is standard practice; the main contractor (Generalunternehmer) is legally responsible to the client even for work performed by Subunternehmer.
Examples
"Der Generalunternehmer beauftragte einen Subunternehmer mit den Elektroarbeiten."
Natural Translation
The main contractor commissioned a subcontractor for the electrical work.
Literal Translation
The general contractor commissioned a subcontractor with the electrical work.
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