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trigger
In psychology, a specific stimulus (e.g., a smell, an image, a sound) that triggers an involuntary and often distressing memory or reaction, especially in connection with trauma.
Das laute Knallen war für den Kriegsveteranen ein Trigger, der Panik auslöste.
The loud bang was a trigger for the war veteran that set off panic.
trigger
Generally or technically, a trigger; an event or piece of information that sets a particular process, function, or chain of events in motion.
Die Bewegung vor dem Sensor ist der Trigger für das Einschalten des Lichts.
The movement in front of the sensor is the trigger for the light switching on.
'Trigger' is a loanword from English that has been adopted into German. It is usually used with English pronunciation and has become established especially in psychology and technical fields.
In der IT kann ein bestimmter Wert in der Datenbank als Trigger für eine automatische E-Mail dienen.
In IT, a specific value in the database can serve as a trigger for an automatic email.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Trigger' (trigger) from context. In psychological or everyday conversations about feelings, it means a stimulus that triggers a memory. In technical or process-oriented contexts, it is the trigger for an automated procedure.
Für manche Menschen ist der Geruch von Desinfektionsmittel ein Trigger für Krankenhaus-Erinnerungen.
For some people, the smell of disinfectant is a trigger for memories of hospitals.
In a psychological context, 'Trigger' (trigger) is often used with verbs like 'auslösen' (to trigger/set off) or 'sein' (to be). Typical formulations are 'etwas löst einen Trigger aus' (something triggers a trigger) or 'etwas ist ein Trigger für jemanden' (something is a trigger for someone).
Ein bestimmtes Lied kann für sie ein Trigger sein, der sie traurig macht.
A certain song can be a trigger for her that makes her sad.
reason / occasion
Anlass usually refers to the specific occasion or external reason for an action. Trigger, on the other hand, emphasizes the factor that sets a process or chain of reactions in motion. Use Trigger when this immediate effect is the focus.
Die neue Beschwerde war der Trigger für eine Kette weiterer Nachrichten.
The new complaint was the trigger for a chain of further messages.
Die neue Beschwerde war der Anlass für ein Gespräch mit dem Team.
The new complaint was the reason for a conversation with the team.
