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emsig

busily, diligently

adverb EM-zikh Rare
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Also means

industriously, assiduously

Usage Note

Emsig suggests focused, energetic busyness, often with a slightly approving tone. Die Bienen arbeiteten emsig is a classic image. In human contexts it can be neutral or mildly flattering: Sie arbeitet emsig an ihrer Doktorarbeit.

Examples

"Die Studierenden arbeiteten emsig an ihren Abschlussarbeiten."

Natural Translation

The students were busily working on their theses.

Literal Translation

The students worked busily on their final-papers.

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