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verb
(TO DRIVE OR PUSH SOMETHING FORWARD)
The engines propel the ship forward. - Die Motoren treiben das Schiff voran.
(TO STRONGLY ENCOURAGE OR PERSUADE)
I urge him to run faster. - Ich treibe ihn, schneller zu laufen.
(TO FOLLOW OR CHASE SOMETHING)
He pursues his dreams with passion. - Er treibt seine Träume mit Leidenschaft.
(TO PARTICIPATE OR BECOME INVOLVED)
We engage in interesting discussions. - Wir treiben uns in interessante Diskussionen.
(TO REST OR MOVE ON THE SURFACE OF A LIQUID)
The leaves float on the water. - Die Blätter treiben auf dem Wasser.
(TO BE CARRIED SLOWLY BY A CURRENT)
The boat drifts gently on the water. - Das Boot treibt sanft im Wasser.
(TO PERFORM AN ACTION OR TASK)
I do my homework every evening. - Ich treibe meine Hausaufgaben jeden Abend.
(TO DIRECT OR MANAGE AN ACTIVITY)
He conducts the research with great care. - Er treibt die Forschung mit großer Sorgfalt.
(TO PERFORM AN ACTIVITY REPEATEDLY TO IMPROVE)
I practice piano every day. - Ich treibe jeden Tag Klavier.