This is the 5210th most frequent German word.
auftrieb
"Auftrieb" means "uplift" or "buoyancy" in English, referring to an upward force or emotional encouragement.
Here, 'Auftrieb' is used metaphorically to mean rejuvenation or impetus for a topic or idea.
Der Unfallbericht gab dem Thema Sicherheit neuen Auftrieb.
The accident report gave the topic of safety new momentum.
In this case, 'Auftrieb' refers to a physical phenomenon where upward force counteracts gravity, commonly used in aerospace contexts.
Die Luftströmungen erzeugen Auftrieb für den Vogel.
The air currents generate lift for the bird.
Here, 'Auftrieb' is figuratively used to describe an increase in energy, growth, or progress within an industry.