betrieben
operate
Etwas wird geführt oder organisiert, zum Beispiel eine Firma oder eine Maschine wird genutzt.
The German word "betrieben" is the past participle of the verb "betreiben", which means "to operate", "to run", or "to conduct" (e.g., a business, machine, or activity).
- It is made up of the prefix "be-" and the root "treiben", which means "to drive" or "to push".
Similar words:
- führen (to lead, manage)
- leisten (to perform, achieve)
- arbeitsteilig arbeiten (to work collaboratively)
Difference:
- betreiben specifically implies actively managing or operating something (like a company or machine),
- while führen is more general management or leadership,
- and leisten emphasizes the accomplishment or performance aspect.
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Examples
Die Maschine wird elektrisch betrieben.other
The machine is operated electrically.
Diese Anlage wird von einem Motor betrieben.other
This system is operated by a motor.
Dieses Gerät wird mit Strom betrieben.other
This device is operated with electricity.
Ein Generator wird mit Solarenergie betrieben.other
A generator is operated with solar energy.
Die Maschine wird von vielen Arbeitern betrieben.other
The machine is operated by many workers.
Viele Fabriken werden elektrisch betrieben.other
Many factories are operated electrically.
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