No. 11,980 in German
treibgut
Driftwood or floating debris.
In a sentence
Das Treibgut wurde vom Meer an den Strand gespült.
The driftwood was washed ashore by the sea.
Here, 'Treibgut' refers to floating debris or objects carried by water to the shore, specifically driftwood in this context.
Nach dem Sturm lag überall Treibgut im Hafen.
After the storm, debris was lying all over the harbor.
In this usage, 'Treibgut' broadly refers to material carried by currents and storm surges, without specifying the exact type.
Die Sammler suchten nach interessantem Treibgut entlang der Küste.
The collectors searched for interesting flotsam along the coast.
Here, 'Treibgut' alludes to objects that have been drifted ashore or floating on water and might be of interest for collecting or artistic purposes.
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