eifern

German (Berlin)

[ˈaɪ̯fɐn]

verb-weak
Definitions
  • to strive
  • (obsolete) (with über) to be jealous of or zealous for.

Etymology

Suffix from German Eifer (alacrity, zeal, eagerness).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Eifer

Gloss

alacrity, zeal, eagerness

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