Drift
dieNoundrift (movement/car)
English translations
- 01
drift
- 02
drive
- 03
tendency
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Drift bezeichnet die langsame, allmähliche Abweichung oder Verschiebung von einer ursprünglichen Position oder einem ursprünglichen Kurs.
- English meaning
- Drift refers to the slow, gradual deviation or shift from an original position or course.
- Synonym
- Abweichung, Tendenz
- German example
- Die Drift des Bootes wurde durch den starken Wind verursacht.
- English example
- The drift of the boat was caused by the strong wind.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Drift
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- driften
To drift
- abdriften
to drift
- Trift
drift
- Treibgut
driftwood
- herumtreiben
to drift
- schweifen
to drift
- eintrudeln
to drift in
- Treibgut
Driftwood
- dümpeln
To drift
- wegschwimmen
Swim away
- Treibeis
Drift ice
- Flaute
Lull
- Eisscholle
Ice floe
- Trifteis
Drift ice
- Lämmerschwanz
Cirrocumulus cloud
- Cumuluswolke
cumulus cloud
- Cumulus
A cumulus is a dense, cauliflower-like cloud with a flat base, typically seen in fair weather.
- Spülsaum
A Spülsaum is the area on the shore of a body of water that is created by the washing up of water and material such as sand, stones, and driftwood.
- Abkopplung
Decoupling
- zutreiben
To rush towards means to move quickly towards something or to drift towards something, often with some intensity or speed.
- auseinanderstreben
to drift apart
- Bark
Bark (small boat)
- Schneewehe
snowdrift
- Treibholz
Driftwood is wood that has been washed onto a shore or beach by the action of water.
- Heiderauch
Heather smoke
- Geschiebe
Drift
- wegtreiben
To drift away
- planlos
Aimless
- Moorrauch
Peat smoke
Example sentences with “Drift”
Das Auto geriet ins Drift. (The car went into a drift.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the gender of Drift?
Drift is a feminine noun (die Drift).