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Voreilig handeln
/foːɐ̯ˈlaɪ̯lɪç ˈhandl̩n/
to act hastily or prematurely
Es wäre unklug, voreilig zu handeln.
It would be unwise to act hastily.
general
To act without sufficient thought or preparation, often leading to mistakes or poor outcomes.
Er bereute, voreilig gehandelt zu haben.
He regretted acting hastily.
Man sollte nicht voreilig handeln, ohne alle Fakten zu kennen.
One shouldn't act hastily without knowing all the facts.
This phrase emphasizes the negative consequences of acting without careful consideration.
Collocations
voreilig entscheidento decide hastilyvoreilig urteilento judge hastily
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Avoid Hasty Decisions
Always take time to consider the consequences before making important decisions.
Gold Rule
Think Before You Act
Voreilig handeln often leads to regret. Always weigh the pros and cons before taking action.
Word Origin
Derived from 'voreilig' (hasty) and 'handeln' (to act). The phrase highlights the negative connotation of acting without proper deliberation.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used to criticize impulsive decisions or actions that lack foresight.
Word Breakdown
voreilig
hasty, premature
adjectivehandeln
to act
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