ADJECTIVE
fleißig/ˈflaɪ̯sɪç/diligent; hard-working; industrious
fleißig is a German adjective that means diligent, hard-working, or industrious. It is pronounced /ˈflaɪ̯sɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "fleißiger" and "fleißigsten".
Definitions
1.showing effort, being industrious and working hard(character trait/habit)
a.diligently working, not lazy
Sie ist eine fleißige Schülerin und lernt jeden Tag.—She is a diligent student and studies every day.
b.persistently pursuing work or a goal
Die Bienen sind sehr fleißig und sammeln den ganzen Tag Nektar.—The bees are very industrious and collect nectar all day.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | fleißig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | fleißiger |
| Superlative | fleißigsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "fleißig" mean in English?
- "fleißig" means diligent, hard-working, or industrious. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "fleißig"?
- "fleißig" is pronounced /ˈflaɪ̯sɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "fleißig"?
- The comparative of "fleißig" is "fleißiger" and the superlative is "fleißigsten".
- What part of speech is "fleißig"?
- "fleißig" is a adjective in German.
