English–German

“diligence” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/flaɪ̯s/

Example

Er erledigt die Aufgaben mit großem Fleiß.

He completes the tasks with great diligence.

Illustration for Fleiß (diligence)

How to say “diligence” in German

“Diligence” in German is Fleiß.

A worker keeps applying focused effort to a task until even its small details are properly handled.

Full entry for Fleiß: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Fleiß

Der Lehrer lobte ihren Fleiß beim Üben.

The teacher praised her diligence while she was practicing.

Tips for using Fleiß

  • The common adjective fleißig often describes a person or study habit, while Fleiß names the quality or effort itself.

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