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generator
A machine that converts mechanical energy (energy of motion) into electrical energy (electricity).
Bei einem Stromausfall springt der Notstrom-Generator automatisch an.
In a power outage, the emergency generator starts automatically.
The word 'Generator' is related to the verb 'generieren' (to generate, produce). The ending '-or' often refers to a person or device that performs an action — here, something that generates something.
Diese Software generiert automatisch Berichte aus den Daten.
This software automatically generates reports from the data.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Generator' from the context. If it is about 'Strom' (electricity), 'Energie' (energy), or 'Motor' (engine/motor), it refers to a machine. In connection with 'Passwort' (password), 'Code' (code), or 'Daten' (data), it refers to a computer program. In the field of 'Mathematik' (mathematics) or 'Gruppe' (group), the abstract mathematical meaning is intended.
Der Generator versorgt das ganze Festival mit Strom.
The generator supplies the whole festival with electricity.
In connection with the machine, typical verbs are 'einen Generator starten' (to start a generator), 'anwerfen' (to fire up/start), or 'laufen lassen' (to let run/keep running). It is also often described more specifically, e.g., as a 'Notstrom-Generator' (emergency generator) or 'Diesel-Generator' (diesel generator).
Wir müssen den Generator anwerfen, bevor es dunkel wird.
We have to fire up the generator before it gets dark.
In computer science, 'Generator' is often used in compound words that describe what is being created. Common examples are 'Passwort-Generator' (password generator), 'Code-Generator' (code generator), or 'Zufallszahlen-Generator' (random number generator).
Ein guter Passwort-Generator ist wichtig für die Sicherheit.
A good password generator is important for security.
This meaning of 'Generator' is limited to the technical language of mathematics and algebra. It does not occur in normal everyday usage.
Der Professor erklärte, wie man den Generator einer zyklischen Gruppe findet.
The professor explained how to find the generator of a cyclic group.
basis / base
'die Basis' and 'der Generator' can both play a role at the beginning of something, but they do not mean the same thing. 'die Basis' is the basis, foundation, or starting point on which something rests. 'der Generator' is something that actively generates something, for example a program, a function, or, in technology, a machine. The words can be confused when you are saying that something arises from something else. The basis is more like the foundation; the generator is more like the tool or system that produces new results.
Der Generator erstellt automatisch passende Übungssätze für die App.
The generator automatically creates suitable practice sentences for the app.
Die gesammelten Daten bilden die Basis für den neuen Bericht.
The collected data form the basis for the new report.