German word

eifrig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯fʁɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveeager

Example

Ein eifriger Schüler lernt Deutsch.

An eager student learns German.

Illustration for eifrig (eager)

More examples

Sein eifriger Beitrag zur Diskussion wurde sehr geschätzt.

His eager contribution to the discussion was highly appreciated.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • eifriger Beitrag

    eager contribution

  • eifrige Unterstützung

    eager support

Similar words

engagiert: Taking an active and committed role in a task or cause.
fleißig: Working steadily and diligently over time.
begeistert: Taking intense pleasure and excitement in something.
motiviert: Driven to act by a clear goal or reason.

Definition in German

mit starkem Interesse und großer Bereitschaft, an einer Tätigkeit mitzuwirken oder viel Einsatz zu zeigen

Word origin

The adjective comes from German Eifer, meaning zeal, with the suffix -ig, which forms an adjective describing that quality.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • eagerlyadverb
  • diligentadjective

Opposites

  • desinteressiertuninterestedadjective

Related words

  • Eifrigkeiteagernessnoun

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