English–German

“hectic” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhɛktɪʃ/

Example

Der Morgen war hektischer als gedacht.

The morning was more hectic than expected.

Illustration for hektisch (hectic)

How to say “hectic” in German

“Hectic” in German is hektisch.

A hectic scene is full of simultaneous demands, hurried movement, and unsettled attention, so everything feels difficult to organize.

Full entry for hektisch: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with hektisch

Nach dem Unfall war alles hektisch, weil viele Leute Hilfe brauchten.

After the accident, everything was hectic because many people needed help.

Tips for using hektisch

  • Hektisch and chaotisch can overlap, but hektisch highlights restless pressure and hurried activity, whereas chaotisch focuses more directly on disorder.

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