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eager in German

eager in German is eifrig, begierig, gierig — eager means keen and enthusiastic to do or have something.

eager in German

eifrig
adj
(comptheory) Not employing lazy evaluation; calculating results immediately, rather than deferring calculation until they are required.
begierig
adj
(comptheory) Not employing lazy evaluation; calculating results immediately, rather than deferring calculation until they are required.
gierig
adj
(comptheory) Not employing lazy evaluation; calculating results immediately, rather than deferring calculation until they are required.

What does "eager" mean?

  1. adj Keen and enthusiastic to do or have something.
    "The new recruits were eager to prove themselves."
  2. adj In computing, evaluating an expression immediately rather than deferring it until needed.
    "The compiler uses eager evaluation, so the function runs as soon as it's called."

eager in a sentence

  • The new recruits were eager to prove themselves.
  • She was eager for news from home.
  • The compiler uses eager evaluation, so the function runs as soon as it's called.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "eager" in German?

"eager" in German is eifrig, begierig, gierig. eager means: Keen and enthusiastic to do or have something.

How do you use "eager" in a sentence?

Example: "The new recruits were eager to prove themselves." In German, "eager" is eifrig, begierig, gierig.

Are there other ways to say "eager" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "eager": eifrig, begierig, gierig.

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