hardworking
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hardworking
Describes a person who works or studies a lot and with dedication; diligent and ambitious.
Sie ist eine fleißige Mitarbeiterin, die immer ihre Aufgaben pünktlich erledigt.
She is a hardworking employee who always completes her tasks on time.
industrious
Describes lively and tireless activity, often referring to animals or a group of people.
Die Bienen sammelten fleißig Nektar von den Blüten.
The bees industriously collected nectar from the flowers.
'Fleißig' (hardworking) belongs to the word family of 'der Fleiß' (diligence). Someone who has 'Fleiß' is 'fleißig'. The noun describes the quality of industriousness and dedication.
Sein Fleiß hat ihn zum besten Studenten des Jahres gemacht.
His diligence made him the best student of the year.
'Fleißig' (hardworking / diligently) can describe not only a person, but also the way in which an action is carried out. In this function as an adverb, the form of the word remains unchanged.
Er lernt fleißig für seine Deutschprüfung.
He is studying diligently for his German exam.
'Fleißig' (industrious) is used especially often in connection with bees or ants. The expression 'fleißig wie eine Biene' (as busy as a bee) is a very common comparison for a hardworking person.
Die Kinder halfen fleißig wie die Bienen beim Aufräumen des Gartens.
The children helped industriously, as busy as bees, with tidying up the garden.
well-behaved
Fleißig and brav can both describe dutiful work. Fleißig emphasizes that someone works a lot and with dedication. Brav focuses more on fulfilling expectations in an orderly way and can sound slightly patronizing or critical when used about adults.
Mira arbeitete fleißig und erledigte alle Aufgaben sorgfältig.
Mira worked hard and completed all the tasks carefully.
Der Chef sagte gönnerhaft, Mira habe ihre Aufgaben brav erledigt.
The boss said patronizingly that Mira had dutifully completed her tasks.
