Es eilig haben
Example: Ich habe es eilig, weil der Zug bald abfährt.
Definition
"Es eilig haben" means to be in a hurry or to need to do something quickly. It expresses a situation where someone has little time and must act fast, as in the phrase: 'Ich habe es eilig, weil der Zug bald abfährt,' meaning 'I am in a hurry because the train leaves soon.'
Etymology
The phrase "es eilig haben" comes from the German word "eilig," which means 'urgent' or 'quick.' The expression literally translates to 'to have urgency.' It combines the pronoun "es" (it) with "eilig haben" (to have urgency), reflecting the idea of possessing a need to act swiftly. Did you know? The root "eilig" is related to the Old High German word 'eilig' meaning 'speedy' or 'fast,' showing how the concept of urgency has been part of the language for centuries.
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