English–German

“hustle and bustle” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhɛktɪk/

Example

In der Hektik vergisst man leicht etwas.

In the hustle and bustle, it is easy to forget something.

Illustration for Hektik (hustle and bustle)

How to say “hustle and bustle” in German

“Hustle and bustle” in German is Hektik.

A person juggles several tasks at once, rushing so intensely that calm thought and careful planning fall away.

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

Example sentences with Hektik

Trotz der Hektik behielt sie den Überblick.

Despite the hustle and bustle, she kept track of everything.

Tips for using Hektik

  • Hektik is feminine and usually behaves like a mass noun: die Hektik and in der Hektik are the standard forms, while a plural is uncommon.

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