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cycle
A repeating sequence of events or processes, especially in a technical, economic, or scientific context. In specialist language, the word is used as a synonym for 'Zyklus' (cycle).
Viele Analysten gehen davon aus, dass der aktuelle ökonomische Cycle bald zu Ende geht.
Many analysts assume that the current economic cycle will soon come to an end.
'Cycle' is a foreign word from English and is used mainly in specialist language, especially in business, marketing, or technology. In everyday usage, the word is uncommon.
Der Produktmanager analysiert den aktuellen Lebens-Cycle des Smartphones.
The product manager is analyzing the current life cycle of the smartphone.
Although 'Cycle' comes from the English word 'cycle', in German it never means 'Fahrrad' (bicycle). It refers exclusively to a repeating process or sequence.
Der Entwicklungs-Cycle für die neue Software dauert sechs Monate.
The development cycle for the new software takes six months.
The word is often combined with adjectives that describe the area of the cycle. Common combinations are 'ökonomischer Cycle' (economic cycle), 'technologischer Cycle' (technological cycle), or 'Konjunktur-Cycle' (business cycle).
Experten diskutieren, in welcher Phase des Konjunktur-Cycles wir uns befinden.
Experts are discussing which phase of the business cycle we are in.
sequence / drain
'der Ablauf' and 'der Cycle' can both mean a sequence of events or steps. 'der Ablauf' is the normal German word and fits many individual processes, even if they do not repeat. 'der Cycle' is specialist language and means a process that repeats, especially in technology, business, or the natural sciences. The words can be confused because a cycle also has a sequence. The important point is: 'Ablauf' describes the order in general, while 'Cycle' emphasizes repetition and sounds clearly more technical.
Im Labor wird der Cycle der Maschine regelmäßig kontrolliert.
In the lab, the machine's cycle is checked regularly.
Johanna fragt nach dem Ablauf, weil sie zum ersten Mal an der Schulung teilnimmt.
Johanna asks about the sequence because she is taking part in the training for the first time.