Austreiben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Austreiben" is used as verb with the meaning of "to expel", "to drive out" or "to exorcise".

Essential properties of "austreiben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: austreiben
  • Simple past: trieb aus
  • Participle: ausgetrieben

See full conjugation of austreiben

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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 "austreiben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To expel or drive out something unwanted"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Priester versucht, den Dämon aus dem Haus auszutreiben.The priest tries to drive the demon out of the house.
  2. Wir müssen die schlechten Gewohnheiten austreiben.We must drive out bad habits.
  3. Der Schamane hat den bösen Geist ausgetrieben.The shaman has driven out the evil spirit.

2.) "For a plant to sprout or bud"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Im Frühling beginnen die Bäume auszutreiben.In spring, the trees begin to sprout.
  2. Die Pflanzen treiben nach dem Regen schnell aus.The plants sprout quickly after the rain.
  3. Die Knospen treiben an den Zweigen aus.The buds sprout on the branches.
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