Drift

See also: drift

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 [sg-only, feminine]
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative eine die Drift
genitive einer der Drift
dative einer der Drift
accusative eine die Drift

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