eilig
Translation
in a hurry, urgent, rushed
Examples
Ich habe es eilig.
I'm in a hurry.
Das ist eine eilige Nachricht.
This is an urgent message.
Grammar Patterns
es eilig haben to be in a hurry I'm in a great hurry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dringend (urgent), hastig (hasty); Antonyms: langsam (slow), gemütlich (leisurely)
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'Eile' (haste, hurry) with the adjectival suffix '-ig'.
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'eye-lig'. Imagine your eyes lig-htning fast because you're in a hurry.