Fleiß
Example: Ihr unermüdlicher Fleiß führte schließlich zum beruflichen Erfolg.
Definition
"Fleiß" refers to diligent and persistent effort in work or study, characterized by careful attention and steady perseverance. It is often praised as a quality leading to success, as in the example phrase where relentless "Fleiß" results in professional achievement.
Etymology
The word "Fleiß" comes from Middle High German 'vlîz', which is related to Old High German 'flīz', meaning eagerness or zeal. Did you know? The term originally emphasized enthusiasm and eagerness, which over time evolved to highlight persistent and hardworking behavior.
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"Fleiß" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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