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Drang — meaning in English

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English meaning

impulse noun A sudden strong urge to act, often without thinking it through.
urge noun A strong impulse or desire to do something.

Senses

Drang is used for these senses in English:

impulse A wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.
urge A strong desire; an itch to do something.

impulse — full definition

noun A sudden strong urge to act, often without thinking it through.
noun A sudden force or push that sets something in motion.

urge — full definition

noun A strong impulse or desire to do something.
verb To strongly encourage or push someone to do something.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Impuls Triebkraft innerer Antrieb Kraftstoß antreiben anspornen drängen mahnen provozieren treiben