hustle and bustle
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hustle and bustle
A situation with a lot of movement, noise, and activity, often connected with a large crowd of people.
Nach dem Trubel der Großstadt genoss sie die Ruhe auf dem Land.
After the hustle and bustle of the big city, she enjoyed the peace and quiet of the countryside.
'Trubel' (hustle and bustle) is an uncountable noun and is therefore almost always used in the singular, either without an article or with the definite article 'der', to describe a general situation.
Auf dem Weihnachtsmarkt herrschte großer Trubel.
There was a lot of hustle and bustle at the Christmas market.
Typical expressions are 'dem Trubel entfliehen' (to escape the hustle and bustle), 'sich in den Trubel stürzen' (to throw oneself into the hustle and bustle), or 'der hektische Trubel' (the hectic bustle). The place where the bustle happens is often mentioned, e.g. 'der Trubel der Stadt' (the hustle and bustle of the city).
Am Wochenende fahren wir aufs Land, um dem Trubel zu entfliehen.
At the weekend, we're going to the countryside to escape the hustle and bustle.
Although 'Trubel' (hustle and bustle) can be neutral, it often describes hectic activity that is perceived as tiring or chaotic. For this reason, it is frequently used in contexts where someone longs for peace and quiet.
Der ständige Trubel am Bahnhof macht mich nervös.
The constant hustle and bustle at the train station makes me nervous.
business / operation
Betrieb and Trubel both refer to a lot of activity, movement, or noise. Betrieb can state the busy activity relatively neutrally; Trubel emphasizes the commotion or excitement, often when many people are involved. Betrieb fits ordinary liveliness, while Trubel is more suitable for a restless crowd.
Beim Stadtfest herrscht auf demselben Marktplatz großer Trubel.
There is a great deal of hustle and bustle in the same market square during the city festival.
Auf dem Marktplatz herrscht am Vormittag reger Betrieb.
There is a lot of activity in the market square during the morning.
