Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

Eilig

Translation (Übersetzung) hurried, urgent, in a hurry
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈaɪ̯lɪç]
A2
Adjectives
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
time adjective urgency everyday
Eilig is an adjective used to describe situations or people that are rushed or urgent. It often appears with 'haben' (eilig haben) to mean 'to be in a hurry'.

Eilig - German Adjectives - Eilig Meaning - Eilig Translation - Eilig Adjectives Examples

Eilig is a German Adjectives

Learn Eilig meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Eilig is classified as an Adjective in German grammar.

Eilig Examples (Beispiele) in English

Eilig examples with English translations. See how to use Eilig in sentences. Eilig example sentences in English below.

Ich habe es eilig, ich muss zum Zug.
I'm in a hurry, I need to catch the train.
Expressing urgency
Das ist eine eilige Angelegenheit.
This is an urgent matter.
Describing something that needs immediate attention
Er sprach in eiligem Ton.
He spoke in a hurried tone.
Describing manner of speech

Eilig Word Family - Eilig Related Words - Eilig Family Members

Eilig Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Eilig word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Eilig family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Eilig related words and expand your German vocabulary.

noun form (Substantivierung)
Eile
Meaning: hurry, haste
Example: In der Eile habe ich meinen Schlüssel vergessen.
Noun
verb form (Verbform)
eilen
Meaning: to hurry, to rush
Tense: infinitive
Example: Ich eile zur Arbeit.
Verb
adverb form (Adverbform)
eilends
Meaning: hurriedly
Example: Er lief eilends zum Bahnhof.
Adverb

Eilig Usage - Eilig Collocations - Eilig Idioms - Eilig Synonyms - Eilig Antonyms

Eilig Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Eilig Collocations (Kollokationen)

Eilig collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Eilig word combinations and how to use Eilig with other words naturally.

eilig haben
to be in a hurry
High frequency
eilige Angelegenheit
urgent matter
Medium frequency
eilige Nachricht
urgent message
Medium frequency
es eilig haben
to be in a hurry
High frequency
eilige Post
urgent mail
Low frequency
eilige Sache
urgent matter
Medium frequency

Eilig Idioms (Redewendungen)

Eilig idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Eilig with meanings and explanations. Master Eilig expressions used in everyday German.

Es hat keine Eile
There's no hurry
Used to indicate that something doesn't need to be done immediately
In aller Eile
In great haste
Describes doing something very quickly, often too quickly
Eile mit Weile
More haste, less speed
Advises to take time to do things properly rather than rushing

Eilig Synonyms (Synonyme)

Eilig synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Eilig and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Eilig similar words and their usage.

dringend
Meaning: urgent
High similarity
hastig
Meaning: hasty
Medium similarity
schnell
Meaning: quick, fast
Medium similarity
pressant
Meaning: pressing
Medium similarity
überstürzt
Meaning: rushed, hasty
Medium similarity

Eilig Antonyms (Antonyme)

Eilig antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Eilig. Discover Eilig opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

langsam
Meaning: slow
gemächlich
Meaning: leisurely
unwichtig
Meaning: unimportant
entspannt
Meaning: relaxed

Eilig Semantically Related Words - Eilig Contextually Related Words - Eilig Thematically Related Words

Eilig Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Eilig semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Eilig. Explore Eilig related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Eilig contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Termin Zeitdruck Dringlichkeit Hektik Stress

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