angetrieben
power
In Bewegung gesetzt oder mit Kraft vorwärtsgebracht.
The German word "angetrieben" is the past participle of "antreiben," which is a verb composed of the prefix "an-" (on or at) and the verb "treiben" (to drive or to propel). "Antreiben" means "to drive," "to propel," or "to power."
For example, when used in a mechanical context, "angetrieben" refers to something being driven or powered, such as "motorangetrieben" (motor-driven). It can also be applied metaphorically to describe someone being motivated or encouraged to do something, similar to "motivated" or "driven."
Similar German words include "motivieren" (to motivate), "bewegen" (to move), and "steuern" (to control).
"Angetrieben" conveys a sense of being pushed or powered by something external, emphasizing the force causing the action, whereas "motivieren" focuses more on the internal drive or inspiration for the action. "Bewegen" generally spans a broader, more physical form of movement, and "steuern" implies more about controlling or guiding movements or mechanisms.
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Diese Maschine ist elektrisch angetrieben.adjective
This machine is electrically powered.
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