der Trieb
Translation
drive, instinct, urge, sprout
Examples
Der menschliche Überlebenstrieb ist sehr stark.
The human survival instinct is very strong.
Die Pflanze hat neue Triebe bekommen.
The plant has gotten new shoots.
Grammar Patterns
to have ((an urge/drive)) ((to do sth.)) He has an urge to paint. Er hat einen Trieb zu malen.
to form/get ((sprouts)) The plant is getting new sprouts. Die Pflanze bekommt neue Triebe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Instinkt (instinct), der Drang (urge), der Spross (sprout)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'treiben' (to drive, propel). It signifies something that is 'driven' forth, like an urge or a plant shoot.
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'to drive'. A 'Trieb' is an inner 'drive' (instinct) or the 'drive' of a plant to sprout.