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Hast
German → American English
American English
Have
Eile; hastiges, unruhiges Drängen oder schnelles Vorwärtsdrängen.
In der Hast des Alltags übersieht man leicht kleine Fehler.„Hast“ is old-fashioned or literary. In modern German, people usually say „Eile“ or use phrases like „Es eilt“ or „in Eile sein“.
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Frequently asked questions
What does „Hast“ mean in English?
It usually means „haste“ or „hurry“ in English.
Is „Hast“ a common German word?
No, it is rather literary or old-fashioned. In everyday German, „Eile“ is more common.
What is the difference between „Hast“ and „Eile“?
Both can mean urgency or hurry, but „Hast“ sounds more elevated, poetic, or old-fashioned.
Can „Hast“ mean the verb „have“?
No. The noun „Hast“ is unrelated to the English verb „have“.