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sich beeilen

hurry

Meaning of sich beeilen

Deutsch

sich schnell bewegen oder etwas schnell tun

English

to move or do something quickly

hurry

Pronunciation

German
/zɪç bəˈaɪlən/

sich beeilen with English translation

sich beeilen usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Ich muss mich beeilen.

I have to hurry.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Beeil dich bitte!

Hurry up, please!

sich beeilen synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between sich beeilen, eilen, hasten, hetzen, and drängen

E
🇩🇪German
eilen

The most neutral and common word for “to hurry up / be in a rush.”

A2very often
H
🇩🇪German
hasten

A more literary and somewhat formal word; less common in everyday speech.

B2rare word
H
🇩🇪German
hetzen

Suggests very rushed, nervous, sometimes hectic movement; often sounds a bit harsh.

B1often

Advanced: broader words

D
🇩🇪German
drängen

Means to urge or press someone to hurry; often about applying pressure rather than moving quickly yourself.

B1often

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What does sich beeilen mean?

to move or do something quickly

How do you pronounce sich beeilen?

sich beeilen is pronounced [zɪç bəˈaɪlən].

How is sich beeilen used in a sentence?

I have to hurry. Translation: Ich muss mich beeilen.

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