English–German
“driving force” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmaxɐ/
Example
Er ist der Macher unseres Teams.
He is the driving force behind our team.
How to say “driving force” in German
“Driving force” in German is Macher.
A person at the controls turns plans into concrete results.
Example sentences with Macher
In schwierigen Phasen muss oft der Macher die Initiative ergreifen.
In difficult phases, the driving force often has to take the initiative.
Tips for using Macher
- Macher is colloquial and evaluative, often praising someone as a go-getter but sometimes suggesting an overly forceful person when used ironically.