das Eiltempo
Translation
rapid pace, breakneck speed, forced pace
Examples
Wir arbeiteten im Eiltempo.
We worked at a rapid pace.
Das Gesetz wurde im Eiltempo verabschiedet.
The law was passed at breakneck speed.
Grammar Patterns
im Eiltempo at a rapid pace We worked at a rapid pace.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schnelligkeit, Hast; Antonyms: Schneckentempo (snail's pace)
Etymology
Composed of 'Eile' (hurry, rush) and 'Tempo' (pace, speed). Literally 'hurry-pace'.
Memory Tips
Imagine an 'Eil'-mail (like e-mail, for speed) moving at a fast 'Tempo'.