German Word · Intermediate
abdriften
to drift off course
Pronunciation: [ˈapˌdʁɪftn̩]
Meaning
to drift off course
Example
In den letzten Jahren driftete die Mannschaft in die Bedeutungslosigkeit ab.
Over the last years, the team fell into irrelevance.
Practice tips
- Practice abdriften out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.