die Eilsachen
Translation
urgent matters, express items, priority mail
Examples
Der Kurier liefert nur Eilsachen.
The courier only delivers express items.
Wir müssen zuerst die Eilsachen erledigen.
We have to take care of the urgent matters first.
Grammar Patterns
Eilsachen erledigen to take care of urgent matters I quickly have to take care of some urgent matters.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dringende Angelegenheiten (urgent affairs)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Eil-' (from 'Eile', haste) and 'Sachen' (things, matters). Literally 'hurry-things'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Eil' for express or haste, and 'Sachen' for things. So, 'express things'.