der Trieb
Translation
drive, instinct, urge, shoot
Examples
Der menschliche Überlebenstrieb ist sehr stark.
The human survival instinct is very strong.
Die Pflanze hat neue Triebe bekommen.
The plant has got new shoots.
Grammar Patterns
to have ((an urge/drive)) ((to do sth.)) He has a drive to paint. Er hat einen Trieb zu malen.
to form/get ((shoots)) The plant is forming new shoots. Die Pflanze bildet neue Triebe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Instinkt (instinct), der Drang (urge), der Spross (sprout)
Etymology
From the verb 'treiben' (to drive, push forward). An instinct 'drives' you, and a plant shoot 'drives' out of the ground.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'drive'. It's a psychological 'drive' or a plant's 'drive' to grow.