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A person who leads a television or radio program, an event, or a discussion and guides the audience through the program.
Der Moderator der Talkshow stellte den Gästen spannende Fragen.
The host of the talk show asked the guests exciting questions.
moderator
A person who makes sure the rules are followed in an online forum or community and manages posts.
Ein Moderator hat den beleidigenden Kommentar im Forum gelöscht.
A moderator deleted the insulting comment in the forum.
moderator
In physics, a substance in a nuclear reactor that slows down fast neutrons in order to maintain a chain reaction.
In vielen Kernkraftwerken wird Wasser als Moderator verwendet.
In many nuclear power plants, water is used as a moderator.
'Der Moderator' (the moderator/host) is the person who 'moderiert' (moderates/hosts) something. The verb 'moderieren' means to lead a discussion or program. The ending '-ator' often refers to a person who performs a certain activity.
Er moderiert eine bekannte politische Talkshow.
He hosts a well-known political talk show.
The exact meaning of 'Moderator' becomes clear from the context. In connection with 'Sendung' (program) or 'Show', it refers to a television or radio host. With 'Forum' or 'Community', it means a person on the internet. In the context of 'Kernreaktor' (nuclear reactor) or 'Physik' (physics), the scientific meaning is intended.
Der Moderator begrüßte die Zuschauer zur Abendsendung.
The host welcomed the viewers to the evening program.
The host of a program or event 'führt durch das Programm' (guides the audience through the program), 'begrüßt die Gäste' (welcomes the guests), or 'stellt Fragen' (asks questions). He is often described with adjectives such as 'bekannt' (well-known), 'beliebt' (popular), or 'erfahren' (experienced).
Ein erfahrener Moderator führte durch die Podiumsdiskussion.
An experienced host guided the audience through the panel discussion.
The meaning in the field of nuclear physics is purely a technical term. You will find this word only in scientific or very technical texts about nuclear energy.
Die Funktion des Moderators ist es, die Neutronen abzubremsen.
The function of the moderator is to slow down the neutrons.
DJ
A DJ and a Moderator can both appear on a radio show. The DJ selects and plays recorded music, while the Moderator guides the show and speaks. Use DJ for the music and Moderator for the spoken direction of the program.
Der Moderator begrüßt die Gäste und führt durch die Radiosendung.
The Moderator welcomes the guests and guides the radio show.
Der DJ wählt für die Radiosendung passende Musik aus und spielt sie ab.
The DJ selects suitable music for the radio show and plays it.
