eifrig
Translation
eager, zealous, diligent, avid
Examples
Er ist ein eifriger Schüler.
He is an eager student.
Sie arbeitet eifrig an ihrem Projekt.
She is working diligently on her project.
Er war eifrig bei der Sache.
He was zealous about the matter.
Grammar Patterns
((eager)) + ((noun)) an eager (noun) He is an eager learner.
((eagerly)) + ((verb)) to (verb) eagerly She eagerly reads the book.
((eager)) in/at ((sth.)) eager in/at (sth.) He was eager in his studies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fleißig, emsig, engagiert; Antonyms: faul, träge, gleichgültig
Etymology
From Old High German 'īfar' (zeal, eagerness). Possibly related to English 'eager'.
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'eye-frig'. Imagine someone with 'eager' eyes, frantically working.