How to Say “Hectic” in German

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hektisch
The English word hectic is translated into German as hektisch.
The adjective hektisch is used to describe something that is very busy with activity and confusion.
Meaning: very busy with activity and confusion (adj)

Did you know?

  • The German word hektisch shares a surprising medical history with the English word. It stems from a term describing 'hectic fever', a state of constant, rapid, and unhealthy agitation.
  • The adjective hektisch can be used to describe a person's physical movements, such as someone fidgeting or rushing their gestures.
  • In professional German contexts, describing a workflow as hektisch is often seen as a failure of organization rather than a sign of being productive.

Examples in context

  • Er führt ein hektisches Leben.
    He leads a hectic life.
    This sentence shows how to use hektisch to describe a lifestyle.
    Tatoeba #5315316 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #890849 by U2FS
  • Tom hatte eine hektische Woche.
    Tom had a hectic week.
    This sentence demonstrates using hektisch to describe a week.
    Tatoeba #1512060 by al_ex_an_der, translation #1025610 by CK
  • In letzter Zeit ist alles ein bisschen hektisch.
    Things have been a little hectic lately.
    This sentence shows how to use hektisch to describe a general situation lately.
    Tatoeba #7327878 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6585136 by Hybrid
  • Die Stadt ist sehr lebhaft und daher etwas hektisch
    The city is very lively and therefore somewhat hectic
  • Die Lage in dem Unternehmen ist derzeit turbulent und daher sehr hektisch
    The situation in the company is currently turbulent and therefore very hectic
  • Letzte Woche war unglaublich stressig, ich hatte kaum Zeit zum Luftholen
    Last week was incredibly hectic, I barely had time to catch my breath
  • Die Party war total wild und absolut hektisch
    The party was totally wild and absolutely hectic
  • Die Verkehrssituation in dieser Stadt kann manchmal sehr hektisch sein, besonders zu Stoßzeiten
    The traffic situation in this city can sometimes be very hectic, especially during rush hour
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Example conversation

Laura and Felix are talking about work at a cafe.

  1. Laura

    Der Vormittag war sehr hektisch.
    The morning was very hectic.
  2. Felix

    War es im Büro so hektisch?
    Was it so hectic in the office?
  3. Laura

    Ja, es gab viel zu tun.
    Yes, there was a lot to do.
  4. Felix

    Dann ruh dich jetzt aus.
    Then rest now.

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