This is the 1097th most frequent Dutch word.
haast
Haste.
In this sentence, 'haast' is used as a noun meaning 'hurry', indicating that the speaker has limited time to reach their destination or perform a task.
Ik heb haast, want ik moet op tijd zijn voor mijn afspraak.
I am in a hurry because I need to be on time for my appointment.
Here, 'haast' is part of the verb 'zich haasten', meaning 'to hurry', describing the action of rushing.
Ze haast zich naar het station om de trein te halen.
She hurries to the station to catch the train.
In this case, 'haast' functions as an adverb, meaning 'almost', used to modify the adjective 'onmogelijk' (impossible).