German word

fleißig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈflaɪ̯sɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivehardworking

Example

Das fleißige Kind macht seine Hausaufgaben.

The hardworking child does his homework.

Illustration for fleißig (hardworking)

More examples

Am Abend lernt er fleißig Vokabeln.

In the evening, he diligently studies vocabulary.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • fleißig lernen

    study diligently

  • fleißiges Verhalten

    diligent behavior

  • fleißig arbeiten

    work diligently

Similar words

arbeitsam: Works persistently and keeps busy with tasks.
gewissenhaft: Carries out work or study carefully and responsibly.
eifrig: Takes on tasks with strong enthusiasm and eagerness.
tüchtig: Handles tasks capably and efficiently.

Definition in German

regelmäßig und ausdauernd arbeitend oder lernend; mit beständigem Einsatz tätig

Word origin

Fleißig derives from the noun Fleiß with the adjective suffix -ig, while Fleiß comes from Middle High German vlîz, meaning diligence or devoted effort.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • diligentlyadverb
  • industriouslyadverb
  • conscientiousadjective

Opposites

  • faullazyadjective
  • fleißlosunindustriousadjective

Related words

  • Fleißigkeitdiligencenoun

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