A1 Expression ニュートラル

Ich habe es eilig.

I'm in a hurry.

意味

To express that one needs to go quickly.

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文化的背景

Punctuality is a core value. Being in a hurry is often seen as a sign that you are trying to be on time for someone else, which is respected. Swiss culture values precision even more than Germany. Rushing is common in business hubs like Zurich, but it's always done with a sense of order. While still valuing punctuality, Austrians might use 'Ich bin in Eile' slightly more often in formal Viennese settings to sound more elegant. In international German-speaking offices, 'Ich habe es eilig' is a standard way to signal high productivity and a full schedule.

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The 'Es' Rule

Always include 'es'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers to leave it out.

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Don't use 'bin'

Saying 'Ich bin eilig' sounds like you are describing your personality as 'a fast person' rather than your current state.

意味

To express that one needs to go quickly.

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The 'Es' Rule

Always include 'es'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers to leave it out.

⚠️

Don't use 'bin'

Saying 'Ich bin eilig' sounds like you are describing your personality as 'a fast person' rather than your current state.

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Add 'wirklich'

If you really need to leave, say 'Ich habe es WIRKLICH eilig'. It adds the necessary emphasis to be polite but firm.

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Body Language

When saying this, a quick glance at your watch or phone makes it much more believable and polite.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing words to say 'I am in a hurry'.

Ich ____ ____ eilig.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: habe es

The full phrase is 'Ich habe es eilig'.

Which sentence is correct?

You want to tell a friend you are in a rush.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ich habe es eilig.

'Ich habe es eilig' is the only grammatically correct form.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Möchtest du einen {der|m} Kaffee? B: Nein danke, ich ____ ____ ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: habe es eilig

B is declining coffee because they are in a rush.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are running to catch the last bus.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ich habe es eilig!

This is the perfect phrase for catching a bus.

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ビジュアル学習ツール

Haben vs. Sein

Correct (Haben)
Ich habe es eilig I have it hurried
Incorrect (Sein)
Ich bin eilig I am hurried (WRONG)

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the missing words to say 'I am in a hurry'. Fill Blank A1

Ich ____ ____ eilig.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: habe es

The full phrase is 'Ich habe es eilig'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

You want to tell a friend you are in a rush.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ich habe es eilig.

'Ich habe es eilig' is the only grammatically correct form.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Möchtest du einen {der|m} Kaffee? B: Nein danke, ich ____ ____ ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: habe es eilig

B is declining coffee because they are in a rush.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You are running to catch the last bus.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ich habe es eilig!

This is the perfect phrase for catching a bus.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, it is neutral and professional. Just make sure to provide a reason if you are leaving a meeting.

'Schnell' refers to physical speed (a fast car). 'Eilig' refers to the feeling of needing to hurry because of time.

Yes, it's a very common contraction of 'habe es' used in casual speech.

Use 'ein bisschen': 'Ich habe es ein bisschen eilig.'

Usually, you'd say 'Ich habe eine {die|f} Deadline'. 'Ich habe es eilig' is more for physical movement.

It is always 'eilig'. It doesn't change its ending here because it's an adverbial adjective.

You can say 'Ich habe Zeit' (I have time) or 'Ich habe es nicht eilig'.

Yes, 'Eile' is the noun (haste) and 'eilig' is the adjective (hurried).

Yes, it is standard in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Yes, if you are rushing through a meal, though 'Ich muss schnell essen' is more common.

関連フレーズ

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Ich bin in Eile

synonym

I am in a hurry

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Beeil dich!

builds on

Hurry up!

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Ich muss los

similar

I must go

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Zeitnot haben

specialized form

To be pressed for time

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Eile mit Weile

similar

Haste makes waste

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