NOUN

Treiben/ˈtʁaɪ̯bn̩/activity; bustle; drifting

Treiben is a German noun that means activity, bustle, or drifting. It is pronounced /ˈtʁaɪ̯bn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Treiben".

Definitions

1.the act of engaging in activities or busy movement(general, abstract)

a.lively bustle or activity

Auf dem Markt herrschte am Samstag ein reges Treiben.There was lively bustle at the market on Saturday.

2.the drifting or movement (of objects, water, etc.)(physical process, nature)

a.movement caused by a current or wind

Das Treiben der Eisschollen auf dem Fluss war beeindruckend.The drifting of the ice floes on the river was impressive.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Treibendie Treiben
Genitivedes Treibensder Treiben
Dativedem Treibenden Treiben
Accusativedas Treibendie Treiben

Frequently asked questions

What does "Treiben" mean in English?
"Treiben" means activity, bustle, or drifting. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Treiben"?
"Treiben" is pronounced /ˈtʁaɪ̯bn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Treiben" der, die, or das?
"Treiben" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Treiben"?
The plural of "Treiben" is "Treiben".
What part of speech is "Treiben"?
"Treiben" is a noun in German.

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