der Antrieb

B2

drive / propulsion (think motivation)

English meaning
drive / propulsion (think motivation)
Gender
der — masculine
Plural
die Antriebe
Vocabulary package
Motivation & Willpower

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Antrieb in a sentence

Er hat den Antrieb, seine Ziele zu erreichen.

He has the drive to achieve his goals.

Declension of der Antrieb

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativeder Antriebdie Antriebe
Accusativeden Antriebdie Antriebe
Dativedem Antriebden Antrieben
Genitivedes Antriebsder Antriebe

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Where Antrieb comes from

Ableitung eines Substantivs durch Konversion vom Stamm des Verbs antreiben

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Questions about Antrieb

Is it der, die or das Antrieb?

It is der Antrieb — Antrieb is masculine. In the plural it becomes die Antriebe.

What is the plural of Antrieb?

The plural of der Antrieb is die Antriebe.

What is the genitive of Antrieb?

The genitive singular is des Antriebs. The dative plural is den Antrieben.

What does Antrieb mean in English?

der Antrieb means "drive / propulsion (think motivation)". For example: "Er hat den Antrieb, seine Ziele zu erreichen." — "He has the drive to achieve his goals."

What level is Antrieb in German?

Antrieb is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate. It belongs to the motivation & willpower vocabulary.

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