Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #5000
Word (Wort)

der eifer

Translation (Übersetzung) zeal, fervor, eagerness
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈaɪ̯fɐ]
B2
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
masculine formal emotion literary motivation
Eifer is a masculine noun that describes intense enthusiasm, passion, or eagerness in pursuing something. It often has a positive connotation but can sometimes imply excessive or blind enthusiasm. Commonly used in formal and literary contexts.

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eifer is a German Nouns

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eifer Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Er arbeitete mit großem Eifer an seinem Projekt.
He worked on his project with great zeal.
Work or study context
Ihr Eifer für die Sache war bewundernswert.
Her zeal for the cause was admirable.
Describing dedication to a cause
Im Eifer des Gefechts vergaß er die wichtigste Regel.
In the heat of battle, he forgot the most important rule.
Idiomatic usage

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eifer Word Family (Wortfamilie)

eifer word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn eifer family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore eifer related words and expand your German vocabulary.

verb form (Verbform)
eifern
Meaning: to be zealous, to emulate
Tense: infinitive
Example: Er eifert seinem Vorbild nach.
Verb
adjective form (Adjektivform)
eifrig
Meaning: zealous, eager
Example: Sie ist eine eifrige Schülerin.
Adjective
related noun (verwandtes Substantiv)
Eiferer
Meaning: zealot, enthusiast
Example: Er gilt als politischer Eiferer.
Noun

eifer Usage - eifer Collocations - eifer Idioms - eifer Synonyms - eifer Antonyms

eifer Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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eifer Collocations (Kollokationen)

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mit Eifer
with zeal
High frequency
großer Eifer
great zeal
High frequency
blindem Eifer
blind zeal
Medium frequency
Eifer zeigen
to show zeal
Medium frequency
Eifer entwickeln
to develop zeal
Medium frequency
Eifer verleihen
to lend zeal
Low frequency
Eifer nachlassen
zeal to diminish
Low frequency

eifer Idioms (Redewendungen)

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Eifer ohne Verstand
zeal without understanding
Acting with enthusiasm but without proper thought or intelligence
Eifer macht Begeisterung
zeal creates enthusiasm
Passionate effort leads to genuine enthusiasm
im Eifer des Gefechts
in the heat of battle
Acting hastily or without proper consideration in a heated situation

eifer Synonyms (Synonyme)

eifer synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for eifer and expand your German vocabulary. Learn eifer similar words and their usage.

Begeisterung
Meaning: enthusiasm
High similarity
Leidenschaft
Meaning: passion
High similarity
Enthusiasmus
Meaning: enthusiasm
High similarity
Inbrunst
Meaning: fervor, ardor
Medium similarity
Tatendrang
Meaning: drive to act
Medium similarity

eifer Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Gleichgültigkeit
Meaning: indifference
Trägheit
Meaning: laziness, inertia
Apathie
Meaning: apathy
Desinteresse
Meaning: disinterest

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eifer Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

eifer semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to eifer. Explore eifer related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn eifer contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Enthusiasmus Leidenschaft Begeisterung Hingabe Engagement Tatkraft

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