Polyglot Dictionary

treiben

/ˈtʁaɪ̯bn̩/

verb B1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present (3rd sg.): treibt
past: trieb
perfect: hat getrieben

Meaning

to drive, to drift

Also in "Sport treiben" (to do sports).
- Das Boot trieb auf dem Wasser.
  
  The boat drifted on the water.
- Das Boot trieb ohne Motor auf dem See. Der Wind schob es langsam ans Ufer.
  
  The boat drifted on the lake without an engine. The wind slowly pushed it to the shore.

Practice

1 What does treiben mean?

2 Fill the gap: Das Boot ___ auf dem Wasser.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches treiben?

See also

Boot

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Last updated 2026-09-17