emsig
diligent
Working with great dedication and zeal; very diligent and tireless.
EXAMPLE
Die emsigen Helfer bereiteten das Fest bis spät in die Nacht vor.
The diligent helpers prepared the festival until late into the night.
emsig
diligent
emsig – emsiger – am emsigsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry emsig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | emsig |
|---|---|
| comparative | emsiger |
| superlative | am emsigsten |
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
Typical collocations
'Emsig' is often used with activities and visible activity. Typical collocations include 'emsig arbeiten' (to work diligently), 'emsig sammeln' (to collect diligently), and 'emsig an etwas arbeiten' (to work diligently on something).
EXAMPLE
Die Schülerinnen arbeiteten emsig an ihrem gemeinsamen Projekt.
The students worked diligently on their joint project.
Common nouns
'Emsig' most often describes animals or people who are working, as well as lively activity. Common collocations include 'emsige Bienen' (diligent bees), 'emsige Helfer' (diligent helpers), and 'emsiges Treiben' (a hive of activity).
EXAMPLE
Im Garten herrschte am Morgen ein emsiges Treiben.
There was a hive of activity in the garden that morning.
Language style
'Emsig' often has a formal or slightly literary feel and is frequently used in descriptions. In a sentence, it usually comes directly before a noun or after a verb such as 'arbeiten' (to work).
EXAMPLE
Die emsigen Handwerker waren schon vor Sonnenaufgang auf der Baustelle.
The diligent construction workers were already at the building site before sunrise.
In real life
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