No. 13,606 in German
drang
"Drang" means "urge" or "drive" in English.
In a sentence
Er verstand nicht den Drang, der ihn antreib.
He did not understand the urge that drove him.
In this sentence, 'Drang' refers to a strong internal force or desire motivating the individual.
Der Drang zu lernen war stark in ihr.
The urge to learn was strong in her.
Here, 'Drang' represents a strong inclination or striving.
Im Sturm drang Wasser in das Haus ein.
During the storm, water penetrated into the house.
Here, 'drang' is the past form of the verb 'dringen,' meaning to penetrate or to force into.
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