lernbegierig
Translation
eager to learn, studious, inquisitive
Examples
Sie ist eine sehr lernbegierige Schülerin.
She is a very studious student.
Junge Katzen sind oft sehr lernbegierig.
Young cats are often very eager to learn.
Grammar Patterns
lernbegierig + Noun (as an adjective) studious + Noun She is a studious student.
to be + lernbegierig (as a predicate) to be eager to learn The child is very eager to learn.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wissbegierig (inquisitive); Antonyms: lernfaul (lazy about learning), desinteressiert (uninterested)
Etymology
A compound word from 'lernen' (to learn) and 'begierig' (eager, desirous). Literally 'eager for learning'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'lernen' (learn) + 'begierig' (eager). It describes someone who is 'eager to learn'.