No exact match translations found for 'Adrift' in tamil.
Word 'Adrift' in Other Languages
- Adrift in Assamese অসমীয়া
- Adrift in Bengali বাংলা
- Adrift in Bodo बड़ो
- Adrift in Dogri डोगरी
- Adrift in English
- Adrift in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- Adrift in Hindi हिन्दी
- Adrift in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- Adrift in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- Adrift in Konkani कोंकणी
- Adrift in Maithili মৈথিলী
- Adrift in Malayalam മലയാളം
- Adrift in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- Adrift in Marathi मराठी
- Adrift in Nepali नेपाली
- Adrift in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- Adrift in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- Adrift in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- Adrift in Santali
- Adrift in Sindhi سنڌي
- Adrift in Tamil தமிழ்
- Adrift in Telugu తెలుగు
- Adrift in Urdu اُردُو
Adrift
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/əˈdrɪft/
Definitions
- Floating without being anchored or moored.
- Figuratively, lacking purpose or direction in life.
Usage Examples
- The boat was adrift in the ocean for days before being rescued.
- After losing her job, she felt adrift and unsure of her future.
Etymology
Originates from Middle English "adrift," combining "a-" (in the process of) and "drift" (to move with the current).
Synonyms
- Floating
- Unanchored
- Lost
Antonyms
- Anchored
- Steady
- Directed
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | A la deriva | /a la deˈɾiβa/ |
| French | A la dérive | /a la deʁiv/ |
| German | In der Strömung | /ɪn deːɐ̯ ˈʃtʁøː.mʊŋ/ |
| Italian | Alla deriva | /ˈalla deˈriːva/ |
| Hindi | धारा में बहना | /d̪ʱaːɾaː meː bɛːhnaː/ |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 漂浮 | /piāofú/ |
| Japanese | 漂流する | /hyou-ryuu suru/ |
| Korean | 표류하다 | /pyo-ryu-hada/ |
| Arabic | عائم | /ʕaːʔim/ |
| Russian | На произвол судьбы | /na proiz'vol' sud'by/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
Pronunciation may vary based on regional accents and dialects.
Historical Usage
The term has been used since the late Middle Ages, primarily in maritime contexts, before evolving into a more general metaphor for feeling lost or aimless.
Cultural Nuances
Adrift is often used in literature and music to convey themes of isolation and existential uncertainty.
More Information
For further details on the term "adrift," including its applications in literature and psychology, consult linguistic and psychological resources.