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How do you say "hardworking" in German?
fleißig
In German, "hardworking" is fleißig.
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Pronunciation
Say 'FLY-sig' with stress on the first syllable. Two syllables.
Grammar notes
Fleißig is an adjective derived from der Fleiß (diligence). Comparative: fleißiger, superlative: am fleißigsten.
Example sentence
Der Schüler ist fleißig.
The student is hardworking.
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How to remember fleißig
Fleißig comes from Fleiß (diligence). Hardworking people show lots of diligence.
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Questions about fleißig
How do you say "hardworking" in German?
In German, "hardworking" is fleißig. It is a noun.
How is fleißig written in German?
fleißig is written using the standard German script.
How is fleißig used in a sentence?
Use fleißig as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Schüler ist fleißig. (The student is hardworking.).
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