Nacheifern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Nacheifern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to emulate", "to imitate" or "to aspire to be like".

Essential properties of "nacheifern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: nacheifern
Simple past: eiferte nach
Participle: nachgeeifert

regularseparableintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "nacheifern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To strive to imitate someone"

Definition: "To strive to imitate someone with great dedication and enthusiasm."
Translation(s): to emulate, to imitate, to aspire to be like
Synonym(s): nachahmen, imitieren
Antonym(s): ignorieren, vernachlässigen
Related word(s): Vorbild, Nachahmung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er versucht, seinem Bruder in allem nacheifern zu können.He tries to emulate his brother in everything.
Viele junge Sportler eifern berühmten Athleten nach.Many young athletes emulate famous athletes.
Sie eifert ihrer Mutter in der Karriere nach.She emulates her mother in her career.

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