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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.
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.
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'Holz' and 'Treiber' can be confused in the specific context of golf clubs. 'Treiber' means a particular golf club used for very long shots from the tee. In the meaning given here, 'Holz' actually refers to the material from trees. The connection arises because such clubs used to often be made of wood, and golf terms sometimes reflect that. In normal everyday use, the difference is clear: 'Holz' is a material, while 'Treiber' here is a piece of sports equipment. If the topic is not golf, the words are not synonyms.
Beim Training benutzt Samir einen Treiber für den ersten Schlag.
During training, Samir uses a driver for the first shot.
Wegen der Kälte holen wir noch Holz für den Ofen.
Because of the cold, we get some more wood for the stove.