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driver
A computer program that controls communication between the operating system and a hardware component, such as a printer, graphics card, or mouse.
Ich muss den neuesten Treiber für meine Grafikkarte installieren, damit das Spiel funktioniert.
I need to install the latest driver for my graphics card so that the game works.
beater / drover
A person who drives animals ahead of them, for example during a hunt or in a pasture, in order to guide them in a particular direction.
Die Treiber machten Lärm, um das Wild aus dem Wald zu scheuchen.
The beaters made noise to drive the game out of the forest.
driver
A person, force, or factor that significantly drives and accelerates a development or process.
Die Digitalisierung ist ein wichtiger Treiber für den wirtschaftlichen Wandel.
Digitalization is an important driver of economic change.
driver
A golf club with a large head that is mainly used for the first, long shot from the tee. Known in English as a 'driver'.
Mit dem neuen Treiber schlägt er den Ball über 250 Meter weit.
With the new driver, he hits the ball over 250 meters.
The word 'Treiber' (driver) is derived from the verb 'treiben' (to drive). The suffix '-er' refers to a person or thing that performs the action. A 'Treiber' is therefore something or someone that 'antreibt' (drives) something.
Die Innovation wird von jungen Forschern vorangetrieben.
The innovation is being driven forward by young researchers.
Although it sounds similar, 'der Treiber' is not the same as the English 'driver' in the sense of a person who drives a car. A person who drives a car is called 'der Fahrer' or 'die Fahrerin' in German.
Der Taxifahrer wartete vor dem Hotel.
The taxi driver waited in front of the hotel.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Treiber' from context. In IT, it refers to software for hardware; in a figurative sense, to a driving force in the economy; and in hunting or sports, to people or a golf club.
Für die neue Grafikkarte benötigen Sie einen aktuellen Treiber.
You need an up-to-date driver for the new graphics card.
In a computer context, 'Treiber' is often used with the verbs 'installieren' (to install), 'aktualisieren' (to update), or 'herunterladen' (to download). People also speak of the 'Treiber für' (driver for) a specific device.
Du solltest regelmäßig die Treiber für deine Hardware aktualisieren.
You should regularly update the drivers for your hardware.
In the abstract meaning, the structure '(X) ist ein Treiber für (Y)' ((X) is a driver of/for (Y)) is often used. This expresses that one thing strongly influences or accelerates another development.
Die Globalisierung war ein wichtiger Treiber für das Wirtschaftswachstum.
Globalization was an important driver of economic growth.
engine / motor
In a figurative sense, both words can describe something that moves a development or project forward. “Motor” more often represents the central driving force, while “Treiber” refers to a decisive factor or influence. Choose “Motor” for the main force and “Treiber” for an important reason that accelerates the development.
Die hohe Nachfrage ist ein wichtiger Treiber des neuen Bildungsprojekts.
High demand is an important driver of the new education project.
Die engagierte Leiterin ist der Motor des neuen Bildungsprojekts.
The dedicated director is the driving force behind the new education project.
