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rastlos

restless, incessant, tireless

adjective RAST-lohs Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

relentless, never-resting

Usage Note

Rastlos literally means 'without rest' and describes ceaseless activity or inner restlessness. Rastlos arbeiten is to work without pause. Can be admiring (tireless effort) or sympathetic (driven by unease). Related to Rast (rest/halt).

Examples

"Der rastlose Forscher arbeitete bis spät in die Nacht."

Natural Translation

The tireless researcher worked until late into the night.

Literal Translation

The restless researcher worked until late into the night.

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