No. 11,981 in German
treibt
"Treibt" means "drives," "propels," or "engages in," depending on context.
In a sentence
Was treibt dich an, jeden Tag so früh aufzustehen?
What motivates you to get up so early every day?
Here, 'treibt' is used from 'treiben', meaning 'to drive or motivate', asking for the reason or motivation behind someone's actions.
Der Bauer treibt die Kühe auf die Weide.
The farmer drives the cows to the pasture.
In this sentence, 'treibt' means 'to drive' in the sense of guiding animals towards a specific location.
Er treibt jeden Abend Sport, um fit zu bleiben.
He does sports every evening to stay fit.
Used here, 'treibt' means 'to practice or engage in', referring to someone partaking in sports or physical activity as an activity.
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