🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

fleißig

Pronunciation / Transliteration: flaɪ̯sɪç

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Studious/ˈstjuː.di.əs/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Er ist ein fleißiger Schüler, der viel lernt."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Characterized by careful and persistent effort in studying.

    "She is a studious student who spends hours in the library."
  2. 2

    Showing a strong desire to learn or study.

    "His studious nature made him excel in his academic pursuits."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'studious' originates from the Latin 'studiosus', meaning 'eager' or 'zealous', which evolved through Middle English before taking its current form in the 14th century. The meaning has shifted to emphasize diligence and a strong inclination towards learning.

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