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rider
A list of instructions or demands that an artist or band makes for a performance. This covers technical aspects such as lighting and sound as well as provisions in the backstage area.
Die Band hat einen sehr umfangreichen Rider, der unter anderem nur eine bestimmte Wassermarke erlaubt.
The band has a very extensive rider, which among other things allows only a specific brand of water.
rider
A person who practices a particular sport in which you ride on something. The term is used especially in the jargon of sports such as snowboarding, mountain biking, or motocross.
Der junge Rider gewann überraschend den Snowboard-Wettbewerb.
The young rider unexpectedly won the snowboarding competition.
The word 'Rider' is an English loanword. It is used mainly in the jargon of certain groups and sounds rather specific or technical in everyday language.
Der Veranstalter prüft gerade den Rider der Künstlerin.
The organizer is currently checking the artist's rider.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Rider' from the context. If it is about music, concerts, or events, it refers to the list of demands. In sports contexts such as snowboarding or mountain biking, it refers to a person.
Im Rider der Band stand, dass sie nur stilles Wasser trinken.
The band's rider stated that they only drink still water.
In an event context, 'Rider' is often used with verbs such as 'haben' (to have), 'erstellen' (to create), or 'schicken' (to send). A distinction is also made between the 'technischen Rider' (technical rider, for the stage) and the 'Catering-Rider' (catering rider, for food and drinks).
Die Band hat ihren Rider eine Woche vor dem Konzert geschickt.
The band sent their rider one week before the concert.
As a term for an athlete, 'Rider' is used mainly for trend sports. Typical examples are Snowboard-Rider (snowboard rider), Mountainbike-Rider (mountain bike rider), or Motocross-Rider (motocross rider).
Die Rider warteten am Start auf das Signal.
The riders waited at the start for the signal.
driver
Both words can refer to a person on a motorcycle or mountain bike. „Fahrer“ is the general term for someone who operates a vehicle, while „Rider“ emphasizes the sporting activity and scene, especially in sports jargon. Therefore, use „Rider“ in an appropriate sports context.
Der Rider springt beim Mountainbike-Wettbewerb über die Rampe.
The rider jumps over the ramp during the mountain biking competition.
Der Fahrer steigt nach der langen Fahrt vom Mountainbike.
The rider gets off the mountain bike after the long ride.
