dringend
urgent · urgently
Etwas, das sofort erledigt werden muss und keine Verzögerung erlaubt.
Definition & meaning
The word dringend is an adjective or adverb used to describe something that requires immediate attention or action.
- Urgent / Pressing: Used when a situation is critical and cannot be delayed. Example: "Ich habe ein dringendes Anliegen" (I have an urgent matter).
- Desperate / Desperately: Used to emphasize the intensity of a need or desire. Example: "Ich brauche dringend Hilfe" (I desperately need help).
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- Type: Adjective or adverb.
- Declension: As an adjective, it follows standard German declension rules (e.g., ein dringender Termin, die dringende Nachricht).
- Comparison: It can be compared: dringend (positive), dringender (comparative), am dringendsten (superlative).
Word origin: It is derived from the Old High German verb dringan (to press, to force, to throng). The suffix -end turns it into a present participle form that has evolved into an adjective. It shares the same root as the modern German verb dringen (to penetrate or to press forward).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- eilig (hurried)
- unaufschiebbar (not postponable)
- wichtig (important)
- brennend (burning/pressing)
- geboten (necessary/required)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Ein dringendes Gespräch steht an.adjective
An urgent conversation is coming up.
Eine dringende Nachricht wartet auf dich.adjective
An urgent message is waiting for you.
Es ist dringend notwendig, jetzt zu handeln.adverb
It is urgently necessary to act now.
Der Anruf war dringend.adjective
The call was urgent.
Wir brauchen dringend deine Hilfe.adverb
We urgently need your help.
Der Arzt benötigt dringend deine Unterlagen.adverb
The doctor urgently needs your documents.
Wir benötigen dringend Unterstützung.adverb
We urgently need support.
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