No. 4,412 in German
hektisch
"Hektisch" means "hectic" or "frenzied."
In a sentence
Die Stadt ist morgens sehr hektisch.
The city is very hectic in the morning.
The word 'hektisch' is used as an adjective to describe the frantic or rushed atmosphere of the city during morning hours.
Er reagierte hektisch, als er die deadline verpasste.
He reacted hectically when he missed the deadline.
Here, 'hektisch' conveys a hurried and flustered response to pressure or a stressful situation.
Es ist wichtig, ruhig zu bleiben und nicht hektisch zu werden.
It is important to stay calm and not become hectic.
In this context, 'hektisch' functions as an attributed quality that one should avoid to maintain composure during challenging times.
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