sich beeilen
to hurry
To move faster or do something faster so as not to lose time; to rush.
EXAMPLE
Wir müssen uns beeilen, sonst verpassen wir den Zug.
We have to hurry, otherwise we'll miss the train.
beeilen
to hurry
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Meanings
Usage tips
Reflexive verb
'Beeilen' (to hurry) is a reflexive verb and is always used with a reflexive pronoun (mich, dich, sich, uns, euch). It is a common mistake to forget this pronoun.
EXAMPLE
Du musst dich beeilen, wenn du pünktlich sein willst.
You have to hurry if you want to be on time.
Word family
The verb 'sich beeilen' (to hurry) is closely related to the noun 'die Eile' (haste) and the verb 'eilen' (to hurry). All these words express that something has to happen quickly.
EXAMPLE
In der Eile habe ich meine Schlüssel vergessen.
In the rush, I forgot my keys.
Common imperative forms
In everyday life, you very often hear the instruction to hurry. The most important forms are: 'Beeil dich!' (to one person), 'Beeilt euch!' (to a group), and 'Beeilen Sie sich!' (formal).
EXAMPLE
Beeil dich, der Bus kommt gleich!
Hurry up, the bus is coming any minute!
Compare with
beeilen vs eilen
to hurry
Both words express that someone should act faster because they are short on time. „Eilen“ often refers to walking or driving quickly and sounds somewhat formal; „sich beeilen“ is the usual everyday expression and can also refer to an activity. „Eilen“ often fits journeys, while „sich beeilen“ is usually used for actions.
beeilen
Ich beeile mich beim Packen, weil der Bus gleich abfährt.
I hurry while packing because the bus is leaving soon.
eilen
Ich eile zur Haltestelle, weil der Bus gleich abfährt.
I hurry to the bus stop because the bus is leaving soon.
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