incitement / rush
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incitement
The deliberate stirring up of hatred, hostility, or violence against certain people or groups, often through propaganda or misinformation.
Die politische Hetze im Internet gegen Minderheiten ist ein großes Problem.
Political incitement against minorities on the internet is a major problem.
rush
A hurried, nervous rush or a harried state.
In der ständigen Hetze des Alltags vergisst man oft, sich auszuruhen.
In the constant rush of everyday life, people often forget to rest.
hunt
A form of hunting in which game is chased and brought to bay by dogs; also called a chase.
Früher war die Hetze auf Wildschweine ein Privileg des Adels.
In the past, the hunt for wild boars was a privilege of the nobility.
'Die Hetze' is the noun corresponding to the verb 'hetzen'. The verb means 'to hunt', 'to hurry', or 'to incite'—so, just like the noun, it has several meanings.
Er hetzte durch die Stadt, um seinen Zug nicht zu verpassen.
He rushed through the city so he wouldn't miss his train.
When 'Hetze' means incitement to hatred, the target is usually indicated with the preposition 'gegen' (against) and the accusative.
Die Kampagne war reine Hetze gegen die Opposition.
The campaign was pure incitement against the opposition.
In the meaning of 'Eile' (hurry), 'Hetze' is often connected with everyday life. Typical phrases are 'die Hetze des Alltags' (the rush of everyday life) or 'in ständiger Hetze sein' (to be in a constant rush).
Wegen der ewigen Hetze bei der Arbeit fühle ich mich oft gestresst.
Because of the endless rush at work, I often feel stressed.
The meaning 'Jagd' (hunt) is rare today and belongs more to a historical context or to hunters' technical language.
In dem historischen Roman wird die Hetze auf Hirsche detailliert beschrieben.
In the historical novel, the hunt for deer is described in detail.
hatred
Both words can apply to hostile statements. “Hass” primarily refers to the strong hostile feeling or content shaped by it, while “Hetze” emphasizes deliberately stirring people up against individuals or groups. Use “Hass” for the feeling and “Hetze” for the attacking call to action.
Die Hetze gegen die neue Gruppe rief zu Feindseligkeit auf.
The incitement against the new group called for hostility.
In den Kommentaren war viel Hass gegen die neue Gruppe zu lesen.
There was a lot of hatred toward the new group in the comments.
