getrieben
driven · drive
So nennt man jemanden oder etwas, das stark von Druck, Ziel oder innerer Unruhe bewegt wird.
The German word "getrieben" is the past participle of the verb "treiben," which translates to "to drive" or "to propel" in English. The verb "treiben" also has connotations of pushing forward, urging on, or moving along. Hence, "getrieben" can be used when referring to something that has been driven, pushed, or propelled. In different contexts, it might also describe things done under pressure or a sense of compulsion.
Similar words in German include "antreiben" (to drive, motivate), "fortbewegen" (to move forward), and "drängen" (to press, to urge).
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Examples
Das Unternehmen wird von Innovationsdrang getrieben.adjective
The company is driven by a desire for innovation.
Von Ehrgeiz getrieben, arbeitet sie Tag und Nacht an ihrem Projekt.adjective
Driven by ambition, she works day and night on her project.
Von Ehrgeiz getrieben, strebt er nach Erfolg.adjective
Driven by ambition, he strives for success.
Die Blätter wurden vom starken Wind den ganzen Tag über den Platz getrieben.adjective
The leaves were driven across the square by the strong wind all day.
Wie von Furcht getrieben, lief er plötzlich hinaus auf die Straße.adjective
As if driven by fear, he suddenly ran out into the street.
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