No. 507 in Norwegian
drevet
"Driven" or "operated."
In a sentence
Jeg har drevet med kunst i mange år.
I have pursued art for many years.
Here, 'drevet' is used in the sense of engaging in or practicing a specific activity or hobby.
Huset ble drevet av solenergi.
The house was powered by solar energy.
In this sentence, 'drevet' is employed to describe being operated or powered by a particular source.
Han hadde drevet butikk i et tiår før han pensjonerte seg.
He had run a store for a decade before retiring.
'Drevet' refers to managing or running an establishment or operation.
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