hektisch
Translation
hectic, frantic, rushed
Examples
Der Morgen war sehr hektisch.
The morning was very hectic.
Er hat eine hektische Art zu sprechen.
He has a hectic way of speaking.
Grammar Patterns
((predicative)) to be hectic sein + hektisch: The day was very hectic.
((attributive)) a hectic day ein hektischer Tag: We had a hectic day.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stressig, unruhig, eilig; Antonyms: ruhig, gelassen, entspannt
Etymology
From Ancient Greek 'hektikós' (habitual), related to hectic fever. The sense of 'feverishly busy' developed from this.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate with the English word 'hectic'. Imagine a 'hectic tick-tock' of a clock rushing you.