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Eile
German → American English
American English
Hurry
starkes Bedürfnis nach schneller Handlung; Zeitdruck, Dringlichkeit
Wir müssen uns beeilen, denn es ist Eile geboten.Use Eile for urgency or being in a rush. Commonly heard in phrases like 'Es hat Eile' or 'in aller Eile'. It is usually a noun, not the verb 'to hurry'—for that, use 'sich beeilen'.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Eile mean in English?
Eile means "hurry" or "urgency."
How do you say "in Eile" in English?
"In Eile" means "in a hurry."
Is Eile a verb in German?
No. Eile is a noun. The verb is "sich beeilen."
What is the difference between Eile and Hast?
Both can mean hurry, but Eile is more neutral, while Hast often sounds more rushed or frantic.