hinaus|treiben
Translation
to drive out, to expel, to force out
Examples
Der Hirte treibt die Herde hinaus.
The shepherd drives the herd out.
Der Lärm trieb ihn aus dem Haus hinaus.
The noise drove him out of the house.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n/et4)) ((aus+3)) to drive (sb./sth.) out (of sth.) The farmer drives the cows out of the barn.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hinausjagen, vertreiben; Antonyms: hereinbitten
Etymology
From 'hinaus' (out, outward) and 'treiben' (to drive). It literally means 'to drive out'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone 'driving' (treiben) an unwanted guest 'out' (hinaus) of the house.