Driften Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Driften" is used as verb with the meaning of "drift", "skid" or "slide".

Essential properties of "driften"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: driften
  • Simple past: driftete
  • Participle: gedriftet

See full conjugation of driften

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "driften" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To move uncontrollably, especially in vehicles"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Auto begann auf der nassen Straße zu driften.The car started to drift on the wet road.
  2. Beim Rennen konnte er die Kurven perfekt driften.During the race, he could drift through the curves perfectly.
  3. Das Boot fing an, vom Kurs abzudriften und zu driften.The boat started to drift off course and to drift.

2.) "To deviate from a planned course"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Gespräch begann vom Thema abzudriften und zu driften.The conversation began to drift from the topic.
  2. Seine Gedanken begannen während der Vorlesung zu driften.His thoughts began to drift during the lecture.
  3. Der Ballon begann vom geplanten Kurs zu driften.The balloon began to drift from its planned course.
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