bemüht
Translation
hard-trying, diligent, striving, strained
Examples
Er ist ein sehr bemühter Schüler.
He is a very diligent student.
Sie ist stets um Pünktlichkeit bemüht.
She always strives to be punctual.
Seine Rede klang sehr bemüht.
His speech sounded very strained.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) is striving ((for sth.)) ((j-d)) ist bemüht ((um+4)) She is striving for a good grade.
((sb.)) is trying ((to do sth.)) ((j-d)) ist bemüht, ((et4 zu tun)) He is trying to be on time.
Similar Words
fleißig (diligent), eifrig (eager); Antonyms: nachlässig (negligent), faul (lazy)
Etymology
This is the past participle of 'bemühen' (to endeavor), often used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
Someone who is 'bemüht' has put in 'Mühe' (effort). Be aware of the dual meaning: it can mean 'diligent' or imply 'strained/forced'.