German Phrase
Es treibt mich an, Ergebnisse zu erzielen.
Meaning
The sentence means “It drives me to achieve results.” It expresses a strong internal motivation to produce concrete outcomes, often used in professional or personal goal‑setting contexts.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to explain what motivates you, especially in work meetings, presentations, or when discussing personal drive in sports or studies.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Estreibtmichan,Ergebnissezuerzielen.
Separable verb "an treiben"
In main clauses the prefix "an" moves to the end of the clause: "Es treibt mich an".
Pronoun case
"mich" is accusative because it is the direct object of the verb "treiben".
Infinitive with "zu"
When an infinitive clause follows a verb like "treiben", it is introduced by "zu" ("zu erzielen").
Plural noun "Ergebnisse"
"Ergebnisse" is the plural of "Ergebnis" and takes the accusative case after "zu".
🗨In Conversation
Wie schaffst du es, immer so produktiv zu sein?
How do you manage to stay so productive?
Es treibt mich an, Ergebnisse zu erzielen.
It drives me to achieve results.
✕Common Mistakes
Ich treibe mich an, Ergebnisse zu erzielen.
The verb must agree with the neutral subject "es"; do not use "treibe" or "treibt" with a different subject.
Es an treibt mich, Ergebnisse zu erzielen.
The separable prefix "an" must be placed at the end of the clause, not before the comma.
Es treibt mich an, Ergebnisse erzielen.
When the infinitive follows a verb like "treiben", the "zu" is required; omitting it sounds ungrammatical.
↔Alternatives
Ich bin motiviert, Ergebnisse zu erzielen.
I am motivated to achieve results.
Ich strebe danach, Ergebnisse zu erzielen.
I strive to achieve results.
Mein Antrieb ist es, Ergebnisse zu erzielen.
My drive is to achieve results.
Cultural Tip
German speakers often use the verb "treiben" with a separable prefix to describe internal motivation. The construction is direct and concise, reflecting the German preference for clear, goal‑oriented language, especially in business contexts. Remember that the prefix "an" always moves to the end of the clause in main sentences.