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hastig

hasty

Es beschreibt eine Handlung, die schnell und ohne Ruhe gemacht wird, oft mit wenig Sorgfalt.

The German word "hastig" is an adjective meaning "hasty" or "hurried". It describes something done quickly and often without sufficient thought or care.

  • It is related to the verb "hasten" (English equivalent) or "sich beeilen" in German, but "hastig" specifically characterizes the manner or quality of the action.

Similar words:

  • eilig (urgent, speedy)
  • schnell (fast)
  • fluchtartig (fleeing, very rapid)

Difference:

  • "hastig" implies rushing with possible carelessness.
  • "eilig" focuses more on urgency or necessity rather than carelessness.
  • "schnell" simply means fast, without quality judgment.
  • "fluchtartig" suggests fleeing speed, often in danger or panic.

So, "hastig" is used when emphasizing hurriedness with a potentially negative connotation of rushed or impulsive action.

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Examples

Menschen bewegen sich hastig zum Zug.adverb

People move hastily to the train.

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