eilfertig
hasty
The German word "eilfertig" is an adjective that means "hasty" or "officious". It is composed of the words "Eile," meaning "haste" or "rush," and "-fertig," which derives from "fertig," meaning "ready" or "prepared." Thus, "eilfertig" describes someone who acts quickly, often to an excessive degree.
Similar words include "hastig" (hasty), "eilig" (urgent/hasty), and "rasch" (quick).
The difference between "eilfertig" and these similar words lies in its connotation; "eilfertig" often implies a sense of overly hasty action that may lack thoroughness, whereas words like "hastig" or "eilig" may not carry that sense of carelessness.
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Examples
Der Manager handelt eilfertig in allen Angelegenheiten.adjective
The manager acts hastily in all matters.
Er bemühte sich eilfertig um eine Lösung.adjective
He hurriedly sought a solution.
Kollegen antworten eilfertig auf jede Anfrage.adjective
Colleagues respond hastily to every request.
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