beeilen
hurry
Sich schneller bewegen oder handeln, um etwas rechtzeitig zu schaffen.
The German verb "beeilen" means "to hurry" or "to rush."
Meaning of words the word is made of:
- It is composed of the prefix "be-" and the verb "eilen" which means "to hasten" or "to hurry."
Similar words:
- "sich beeilen"
- "hastig sein" (to be hasty)
- "sich sputen" (another less common verb meaning to hurry)
- "rennen" (to run)
Differences between the words:
- "Sich beeilen": Reflects the reflexive form and is the most common and neutral way to say someone is hurrying.
- "Hastig sein": Indicates a state of being hasty, more descriptive of someone's general behavior rather than the action of rushing.
- "Sich sputen": Similar to "sich beeilen" but is more old-fashioned or less commonly used.
- "Rennen": Specifically means "to run," highlighting the physical act of running and usually conveying more urgency.
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Examples
Beeil dich, wir sind spät dran!verb
Hurry up, we're running late!
Du musst dich wirklich beeilen, sonst verpasst du den Zug.verb
You really have to hurry, or you'll miss the train.
Du solltest dich besser beeilen, sonst kommst du zu spät.verb
You should hurry up, or else you'll be late.
Du solltest dich beeilen, damit du nicht zu spät kommst.verb
You should hurry so that you don't arrive too late.
Wir müssen uns beeilen, um pünktlich anzukommen.verb
We have to hurry to arrive on time.
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