English–German

“eager” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯fʁɪç/

Example

Ein eifriger Schüler lernt Deutsch.

An eager student learns German.

Illustration for eifrig (eager)

How to say “eager” in German

“Eager” in German is eifrig.

A person leans eagerly into a task, bringing sustained interest and energetic effort.

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

Example sentences with eifrig

Sein eifriger Beitrag zur Diskussion wurde sehr geschätzt.

His eager contribution to the discussion was highly appreciated.

Tips for using eifrig

  • Eifrig often suggests strong zeal or eagerness, while fleissig focuses more specifically on steady diligence.

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