German Conversation · Level 95
59 words
German word
Eifer
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaɪ̯fɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounenthusiasm
Example
Er arbeitet mit großem Eifer.
He works with great enthusiasm.
More examples
Sie lernt mit großem Eifer für die Prüfung.
She studies for the exam with great enthusiasm.
Core concept
A person keeps directing strong inner energy toward a goal and continues working with determination.
Common phrases
mit großem Eifer lernen
study with great enthusiasm
mit Eifer arbeiten
work with enthusiasm
an einer Aufgabe mit Eifer arbeiten
work enthusiastically on a task
Similar words
Begeisterung: A surge of excitement and intense interest in something.
Leidenschaft: Deep, powerful enthusiasm for a particular subject or activity.
Hingabe: Strong dedication shown by giving time and energy to one pursuit.
Einsatz: Active effort that puts time and energy into achieving a goal.
Definition in German
Eifer bezeichnet eine starke innere Bereitschaft und anhaltende Energie, etwas mit großem Einsatz zu tun.
Word origin
Eifer comes through Middle High German īfer from Old High German īfar, words associated with intensity or fierceness, and is related to eifrig.
Usage tips
- Eifer often suggests sustained, purposeful effort, whereas Begeisterung more often names a surge of excitement.
Other meanings
- eagernessnoun
- zealnoun
Opposites
- Gleichgültigkeitindifferencenoun
- Desinteresselack of interestnoun
Related words
- eifrigenthusiasticadjective
- eifernstrive eagerlyverb