Hurrying Meaning in English
word · lemma: hurry
Definition
Moving or doing something quickly because you want to save time or are late.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with 'be' verbs ('she is hurrying') or as part of continuous actions. Suggests urgency and a risk of mistakes if too rushed. Not as strong as 'rushing.' Common with 'to' ('hurrying to work').
Spanish: apresurándose - dándose prisaPortuguese (BR): apressando-se - com pressaPortuguese (PT): apressando-se - com pressaChinese (Simplified): 匆忙 - 赶忙Chinese (Traditional): 匆忙 - 趕忙Hindi: जल्दी करनाArabic: يُسرِع - يَعْجَلBengali: তাড়া করা - দ্রুত চলাRussian: торопиться - спешитьJapanese: 急いでいるVietnamese: vội vã - hấp tấpKorean: 서두르다Turkish: acele etmekUrdu: جلدی کرناIndonesian: bergegas - terburu-buru
Example Sentences
She is hurrying to catch the bus.
basic
The children are hurrying to finish their homework.
basic
Why are you hurrying?
basic
We were hurrying down the street when it started to rain.
natural
Stop hurrying—you’ll only forget something important.
natural
I saw him hurrying out the door, looking stressed.
natural