Drift

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German

Etymology

Via German Low German from Middle Low German drift. Pertains to the verb treiben (Middle Low German drīven). Doublet of Trift.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dʁɪft/
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Noun

Drift f (genitive Drift, no plural)

  1. drifting (being moved by external powers; most often of a ship)
  2. violent stream or swell (of the sea)

Declension

Declension of Drift
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative eine die Drift
genitive einer der Drift
dative einer der Drift
accusative eine die Drift

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