Es nicht eilig haben
Example: Wir haben es heute nicht eilig, deshalb bleiben wir länger.
Definition
"Es nicht eilig haben" means not being in a hurry or not needing to rush. It describes a situation where someone has ample time and can act calmly without urgency, such as in the sentence, 'Wir haben es heute nicht eilig, deshalb bleiben wir länger,' meaning we are not in a hurry today, so we stay longer.
Translations
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take your time -
tómate tu tiempo -
rustig aan doen -
prendre-t'ho amb calma -
prends ton temps
Etymology
The phrase "es nicht eilig haben" comes from German, where "eilig" means 'hurried' or 'urgent,' and "haben" means 'to have.' The phrase literally translates to 'to not have urgency.' It combines a simple negation with the concept of urgency, reflecting a state of relaxed time management. Did you know? The word "eilig" traces back to Old High German "eilig," related to the concept of moving quickly or hastening.
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