übereiligen
Translation
to rush, to precipitate, to hurry
Examples
Du solltest deine Entscheidung nicht übereiligen.
You shouldn't rush your decision.
Er hat sich mit der Heirat übereilt.
He rushed into marriage.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to rush (sth.) You shouldn't rush the decision.
sichAkk übereiligen ((with sth.)) to rush into (sth.) He rushed into marriage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to rush, to precipitate; Antonyms: to hesitate, to wait
Etymology
From 'über-' (over, too much) and 'eilen' (to hurry). Literally 'to over-hurry'.
Memory Tips
Think of going 'over' the proper speed limit because you are in a hurry ('eilen').