noun

der Fleiß, null

diligence

Es bedeutet, dass jemand regelmäßig und mit viel Einsatz arbeitet oder lernt, ohne schnell aufzugeben.

The German word "Fleiß" is a noun that means "diligence," "industry," or "hard work." It denotes the quality of being hardworking and putting consistent effort into a task.

  • Related words:
    • Arbeit (work)
    • Einsatz (commitment)
    • Emsigkeit (zeal)

Difference:
While "Arbeit" simply means work or labor, and "Einsatz" indicates involvement or commitment, "Fleiß" focuses specifically on the personal attribute of conscientiousness and persistent effort. "Emsigkeit" is very close in meaning but often slightly old-fashioned or poetic.

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Examples

Dein Fleiß im Studium ist bewundernswert.noun

Your diligence in studies is admirable.

Mit Fleiß erreicht man oft seine Ziele.noun

With diligence, one often achieves their goals.

Fleiß zahlt sich am Ende immer aus.noun

Diligence always pays off in the end.

Lehrer schätzen den Fleiß ihrer Schülerinnen sehr.noun

Teachers greatly appreciate the diligence of their female students.

Durch ihren täglichen Fleiß konnte die Gruppe das Projekt früher abschließen.noun

Through their daily diligence the group was able to finish the project earlier.

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