eilig
hurried · hurry · hurriedly
Es beschreibt, dass etwas schnell getan werden muss oder dass jemand keine Zeit hat und hastig handelt.
The German word "eilig" is an adjective that means "hasty" or "urgent". It is often used to describe something that needs to be done quickly or without delay.
Similar words in German include:
- "hastig" (hasty)
- "dringend" (urgent)
- "flink" (quick/nimble)
Differences:
- Hastig often implies being rushed in a way that might lack thoroughness or care.
- Dringend emphasizes the importance or necessity of immediate attention or action, rather than the speed itself.
- Flink refers more to general quickness or nimbleness, and not necessarily being driven by urgency.
In comparison, "eilig" captures both the aspect of speed and a sense of urgency.
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Examples
Er hat es sehr eilig.adjective
He is in a great hurry.
Er muss eilig zum Zug, um pünktlich zu sein.adverb
He must hurry to the train to be on time.
Wir haben es eilig und müssen schneller gehen.adjective
We are in a hurry and have to walk faster.
Kinder haben es oft eilig.adjective
Children are often in a hurry.
Wir haben es eilig und gehen schnell los.adjective
We are in a hurry and set off quickly.
Anna läuft eilig zur Bushaltestelle.adverb
Anna runs hurriedly to the bus stop.
Du hast es eilig heute.adjective
You are in a hurry today.
Sie schrieb eilig eine kurze Nachricht.adverb
She hurriedly wrote a short message.
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