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umtriebig

bustling, entrepreneurially active

adjective UM-tree-bikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Also means

restlessly energetic

Usage Note

Umtriebig describes someone who is constantly in motion, organising, networking, or scheming. Slightly ambivalent — can praise tireless energy or hint at busyness for its own sake. Common in business journalism for serial entrepreneurs.

Examples

"Der umtriebige Unternehmer gründete innerhalb von fünf Jahren drei Firmen."

Natural Translation

The restlessly active entrepreneur founded three companies within five years.

Literal Translation

The bustling entrepreneur founded within five years three companies.

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