UrsprungFrom Old Norse dript, from Proto-Germanic *driftiz.
- common-genderdrift (uncontrolled movement)
“snödrift” — snowdrift
“Båten var på drift” — The boat was adrift ("on drift")
- common-genderurge, instinct
“sexuella drifter” — sexual urges
- common-genderoperation, management (singular only)
“De ansvarar för driften av fabriken” — They are responsible for the operation of the factory
- common-genderrunning (of machinery or the like)
“Maskinen blir mycket varm under drift” — The machine gets very hot while running
- common-gendermaking fun of, having fun at the expense of (someone or something – compare driva)
“Deras ständiga drift med henne” — Their constant making fun of her ("drift with her")
Formerdrift(indefinite, nominative, singular) · drifts(genitive, indefinite, singular) · driften(definite, nominative, singular) · driftens(definite, genitive, singular) · drifter(indefinite, nominative, plural) · drifters(genitive, indefinite, plural) · drifterna(definite, nominative, plural) · drifternas(definite, genitive, plural)