fleißig
diligent, hardworking, industrious
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈflaɪ̯sɪç/
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Cultural Note
Fleiß (diligence) is one of the traditional German virtues, alongside Ordnung (order) and Pünktlichkeit (punctuality). Being called fleißig is always a compliment, especially in academic or professional contexts.
📝 Example Sentences
Sie ist eine sehr fleißige Schülerin.
She is a very diligent student.
Du warst heute wirklich fleißig!
You were really hardworking today!
Fleiß wird in Deutschland hoch geschätzt.
Diligence is highly valued in Germany.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | fleißig |
| comparative | fleißiger |
| predicative | fleißig |
| superlative | am fleißigsten |