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Meaning of dryf | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. To float.
    intransitive
  2. To drive; to push.
    transitive
  3. To drive; to motivate.
    figuratively, transitive

Equivalents

English Hang

Examples

“Hout dryf op water.”

Wood floats on water.

“Die wind dryf die skip ooste toe.”

The wind drives the ship eastwards.

“Dis passie wat hom dryf.”

It’s passion driving him.

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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