VERB
treiben/ˈtʁaɪ̯bn̩/to drive; to propel; to carry on
treiben is a German verb that means to drive, to propel, or to carry on. It is pronounced /ˈtʁaɪ̯bn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "trieb" and the past participle is "getrieben".
Definitions
1.to move or propel something (by force or means)(cause movement)
a.to cause to move, to drive (e.g. animals, vehicles)
Der Bauer treibt die Kühe auf die Weide.—The farmer drives the cows to the pasture.
2.to induce someone to do something (figurat.)(cause to act)
a.to prompt or incite
Was hat dich zu dieser Tat getrieben?—What drove you to this deed?
3.to practice or pursue (an activity, craft, etc.)(carry on activity)
a.to engage in, to carry on
Sie treibt viel Sport.—She does a lot of sports.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | treiben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | treibe |
| Present (du) | treibst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | treibt |
| Preterite (ich) | trieb |
| Participle II | getrieben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | triebe |
| Imperative (singular) | treib |
| Imperative (plural) | treibt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "treiben" mean in English?
- "treiben" means to drive, to propel, or to carry on. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "treiben"?
- "treiben" is pronounced /ˈtʁaɪ̯bn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "treiben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "treiben" is "getrieben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "treiben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "treiben" becomes "trieb" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "treiben"?
- "treiben" is a verb in German.
