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 (stressful), unruhig (restless), eilig (hurried); Antonyms: ruhig (calm), gelassen (relaxed)
Etymology
Derived from Ancient Greek 'hektikós' (habitual), associated with a type of fever. This led to the modern meaning of 'feverishly busy'.
Memory Tips
It sounds and means almost exactly the same as 'hectic' in English, making it very easy to remember.