"Hast keeping" is an archaic phrase that means "quick preservation." In phonetic transcription, it is pronounced /hæst ˈkiːpɪŋ/. The word "hast" is the archaic form of "has," which denotes the present tense of the verb "have." The term "keeping" refers to preserving or protecting something. The combination of both words creates an emphasis on the need to act quickly to maintain or safeguard something. Although the phrase is no longer commonly used, it is still present in literature and historical texts.