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motorized
Equipped with a motor or powered by a motor. Refers to vehicles, devices, or machines.
Ein motorisiertes Schlauchboot erleichtert das Überqueren des Sees erheblich.
A motorized inflatable boat makes crossing the lake much easier.
'Motorisiert' (motorized) is the past participle of the verb 'motorisieren' (to motorize) and is used as an adjective. It derives directly from the noun 'der Motor' (motor/engine).
Die Polizei war mit motorisierten Streifen unterwegs.
The police were out on motorized patrols.
The meaning depends on the noun. If 'motorisiert' describes a device or vehicle, it means 'equipped with a motor'. If it describes a person or a traffic concept, it means 'moving around by motor vehicle'.
Ein motorisierter Rasenmäher spart viel Kraft.
A motorized lawn mower saves a lot of effort.
A very common and important collocation is 'der motorisierte Individualverkehr' (motorized private transport). This term is often used in discussions about urban planning, traffic, and environmental protection.
Die Stadt möchte den motorisierten Individualverkehr reduzieren und den öffentlichen Nahverkehr stärken.
The city wants to reduce motorized private transport and strengthen local public transport.
automatic
'automatisch' and 'motorisiert' can both appear in connection with machines, devices, or vehicles. But the difference is important: 'automatisch' means that something works by itself, without a person constantly controlling it. 'motorisiert' only means that something has a motor or travels with a motor. So a motorized vehicle does not have to be automatic; you can operate it yourself in the normal way. Learners may confuse the words because modern devices are often both. In practice: if it is about functioning independently, 'automatisch' fits. If it is about a motor, 'motorisiert' fits.
In der Stadt bist du mit einem motorisierten Roller schneller als zu Fuß.
In the city, you are faster with a motorized scooter than on foot.
Die Tür im Supermarkt öffnet sich automatisch.
The door at the supermarket opens automatically.