English–German

“hardworking” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈflaɪ̯sɪç/

Example

Das fleißige Kind macht seine Hausaufgaben.

The hardworking child does his homework.

Illustration for fleißig (hardworking)

How to say “hardworking” in German

“Hardworking” in German is fleißig.

A person keeps working or studying steadily, putting in regular effort rather than giving up after a short burst.

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

Example sentences with fleißig

Am Abend lernt er fleißig Vokabeln.

In the evening, he diligently studies vocabulary.

Tips for using fleißig

  • Fleißig can function adverbially without an ending, as in fleißig lernen, meaning to study diligently.

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