der Impulsgeber
Translation
driving force, initiator, pacemaker, pulse generator
Examples
Er war der Impulsgeber für das neue Projekt.
He was the driving force behind the new project.
Der Impulsgeber des Herzschrittmachers ist defekt.
The pulse generator of the pacemaker is defective.
Grammar Patterns
to be the driving force for sth. der Impulsgeber für et4 sein He is the driving force for the entire industry.
to serve as a stimulus for sth. als Impulsgeber für et4 dienen The meeting served as a stimulus for new ideas.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Initiator (initiator), Anreger (stimulator), Motor (engine, fig.)
Etymology
A compound of 'Impuls' (impulse) and 'Geber' (giver). Literally, an 'impulse-giver'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Impuls' (impulse) + 'Geber' (giver). It's someone or something that *gives* an *impulse* to start something.