VERB
eilen/ˈaɪ̯lən/to hurry; to be urgent
eilen is a German verb that means to hurry or to be urgent. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯lən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "eilte" and the past participle is "geeilt".
Definitions
1.to move quickly; to hurry(movement/action)
a.to go or act fast because of time pressure
Ich muss mich beeilen, sonst komme ich zu spät.—I have to hurry, otherwise I'll be late.
b.to move quickly toward a place/event
Sie eilte nach Hause, um den Zug noch zu erwischen.—She hurried home to catch the train.
2.to be urgent(urgency/importance)
a.to require immediate action or attention
Die Angelegenheit eilt.—The matter is urgent.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | eilen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | eile |
| Present (du) | eilst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | eilt |
| Preterite (ich) | eilte |
| Participle II | geeilt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | eilte |
| Imperative (singular) | eile |
| Imperative (plural) | eilt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "eilen" mean in English?
- "eilen" means to hurry or to be urgent. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "eilen"?
- "eilen" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯lən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "eilen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "eilen" is "geeilt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "eilen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "eilen" becomes "eilte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "eilen"?
- "eilen" is a verb in German.
