begierig
eager
Filled with a strong desire for something; wanting very much to have, experience, or do something.
EXAMPLE
Die Kinder waren begierig darauf, das neue Spiel auszuprobieren.
The children were eager to try out the new game.
begierig
eager
begierig – begieriger – am begierigsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry begierig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | begierig |
|---|---|
| comparative | begieriger |
| superlative | am begierigsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word family
'Begierig' (eager) belongs to the word family of 'Gier' (greed) and 'Begierde' (desire). The shared root helps you remember the connection to a strong desire.
EXAMPLE
Die jungen Forschenden waren begierig, neue Erkenntnisse zu gewinnen.
The young researchers were eager to gain new insights.
Fixed construction
'Begierig' (eager) is often used with 'auf' (for) and the accusative. Before a subordinate clause, 'darauf, ... zu' (to ...) is often used; this is followed by the infinitive with 'zu' (to).
EXAMPLE
Die Fans waren begierig auf die neuesten Nachrichten.
The fans were eager for the latest news.
Er war begierig darauf, die Ergebnisse zu erfahren.
He was eager to find out the results.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include 'begierig auf Informationen' (eager for information), 'begierig auf Neuigkeiten' (eager for news), and 'begierig darauf, etwas zu erfahren, zu lernen oder zu sehen' (eager to find out, learn, or see something).
EXAMPLE
Die Journalistin war begierig auf weitere Informationen.
The journalist was eager for more information.
Elevated style
'Begierig' (eager) sounds somewhat elevated or literary depending on the context and usually describes a clear, strong desire.
EXAMPLE
Die Gäste hörten begierig den Erzählungen des erfahrenen Bergsteigers zu.
The guests eagerly listened to the experienced mountaineer's stories.
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