unermüdlich

tireless, indefatigable

adjective un-er-MUET-likh Rare

Also means

untiring, relentless

Usage Note

Unermüdlich (literally 'incapable of tiring') describes someone who works or acts with seemingly inexhaustible energy. It is consistently positive and appears often in journalistic praise of activists, volunteers, and dedicated professionals.

Examples

"Die unermüdliche Freiwillige war täglich im Einsatz für die Gemeinschaft."

Natural Translation

The tireless volunteer was active for the community every day.

Literal Translation

The tireless volunteer was daily in action for the community.

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