umtriebig
busy, active, restless, enterprising
English translations
- 01
enterprising
- 02
dynamic
- 03
active
- 04
ambitious
Word details
- German meaning
- Aktiv, geschäftig und voller Tatendrang.
- English meaning
- Bustling, enterprising
- Synonym
- aktiv, geschäftig, rege
- German example
- Der umtriebige Geschäftsmann hatte immer neue Ideen.
- English example
- The bustling businessman always had new ideas.
- Comparative
- umtriebigerSuperlative: am umtriebigsten
Example sentences with “umtriebig”
Er ist ein sehr umtriebiger Geschäftsmann. (He is a very active businessman.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'umtriebig' positive or negative?
It is generally positive, suggesting industry and energy, though it can sometimes imply a restlessness.