This is the 13651st most frequent German word.
eifert
"Eifert" means "is zealous" or "strives eagerly."
Here, 'eifert' is used in the sense of striving to follow or emulate someone in their actions or achievements.
Sie eifert ihrem großen Bruder nach und versucht, genauso erfolgreich zu sein.
She emulates her older brother and tries to be just as successful.
In this example, 'eifert' illustrates enthusiasm and devotion in imitating someone.
Das Kind eifert mit großer Hingabe in alles, was seine Eltern tun.
The child enthusiastically imitates everything his parents do.
For this sentence, 'eifert' highlights the act of trying to imitate someone the person admires.