German Word · Intermediate
eilen
to be urgent
Pronunciation: [ˈaɪ̯lən]
Meaning
to be urgent
Example
Ich eilte zum Bahnhof.
I hurried to the railway station.
Practice tips
- Practice eilen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.