This is the 3512th most frequent Swedish word.
drift
"Drift" in Swedish can mean "operation," "power," "drive," or "tendency," depending on context.
Here, 'drift' is used to denote the operation or functioning of a machine or system.
Maskinen är i drift hela dagen.
The machine is in operation all day.
In this context, 'drift' represents an individual's inner drive or motivation toward achieving something.
Hans drift att få kunskap är beundransvärd.
His drive to gain knowledge is admirable.
This usage of 'drift' refers to an entity being actively operative or in the work process.