This is the 11979th most frequent German word.
treiber
The German word "Treiber" means "driver" (as in software) or "someone/something that drives, propels, or pushes."
In this sentence, 'Treiber' refers to software known as a driver, which facilitates the operation of hardware devices by the computer system.
Der Computer benötigt einen neuen Treiber, um das Gerät korrekt zu nutzen.
The computer requires a new driver to use the device correctly.
Here, 'Treiber' is used metaphorically to mean 'driver' or 'motivator,' indicating someone who promotes or advances a process or development.
Der Unternehmer war ein wichtiger Treiber des technischen Fortschritts in der Region.
The entrepreneur was an important driver of technological progress in the region.
In this context, 'Treiber' can mean hardware or software drivers in a technical sense but can also imply motivational forces metaphorically, depending on context.