eager
US /ˈiː.ɡɚ/
UK /ˈiː.ɡɚ/

1.
begierig, eifrig, gespannt
wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable
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She was eager to start her new job.
Sie war begierig darauf, ihre neue Arbeit zu beginnen.
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The children were eager for the holidays to begin.
Die Kinder waren begierig darauf, dass die Ferien begannen.