drivna

Drivna is a Swedish adjective form used to describe people, teams, or things that are motivated, energetic, and proactive. It derives from the verb driva (to drive, propel) and the past participle driven. In plural usage, the form drivna accompanies plural nouns, as in drivna medarbetare (driven employees) or drivna projekt (driven projects). The term conveys a positive assessment of initiative, focus, and willingness to achieve results.

Grammatical notes: Swedish adjectives vary with number and definiteness. drivna is the plural form of the adjective used before plural nouns in indefinite and definite contexts, for example de drivna medarbetarna (the driven employees). The single-form counterpart is driven when describing a singular noun, though the specific forms can depend on the noun’s gender and definiteness.

Usage and connotations: In contemporary Swedish, drivna is common in business writing, media, and self-descriptions to highlight motivation and goal-oriented behavior. It can pair with other descriptors, such as drivna och ambitiösa eller drivna entreprenörer, to emphasize a proactive mindset.

Variants and related terms: Related concepts include motivation, ambition, and result-orientation. The term is not typically used as a proper noun; capitalization is generally only applied if used as part of a branding name or title.

See also: driven, motivation, ambition. Etymology: from driva, with the participle driven forming the basis of the adjective used in plural as drivna.