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Umtreiben Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Umtreiben" is used as verb with the meaning of "worry", "trouble" or "bother".
Essential properties of "umtreiben"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: umtreiben
- Simple past: trieb um
- Participle: umgetrieben
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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 "umtreiben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Cause constant worry"
- Definition: "To cause constant uneasiness or worry to someone."
- Translation(s): worry, trouble, bother, concern
- Synonym(s): beunruhigen, plagen, quälen
- Antonym(s): beruhigen, entspannen
- Related word(s): Unruhe, Sorge
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Sorge um die Zukunft umtreibt ihn jede Nacht.
- Viele Fragen umtreiben sie seit dem Vorfall.
- Die Ungewissheit umtreibt die ganze Familie.
2.) "Wander aimlessly"
- Definition: "To move aimlessly or without a clear purpose."
- Translation(s): wander, roam, drift
- Synonym(s): herumstreifen, umherziehen
- Antonym(s): stationieren, verweilen
- Related word(s): Wanderung, Umherirren
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er umtreibt seit Stunden durch die Stadt.
- Die Jugendlichen umtreiben ziellos im Park.
- Nach dem Streit umtrieb er allein durch die Straßen.