schnellen
Translation
to flick, to shoot up, to dart, to spring
Examples
Er schnellt den Gummiball an die Wand.
He flicks the rubber ball against the wall.
Die Preise schnellen in die Höhe.
The prices are shooting up.
Die Katze schnellt aus ihrem Versteck.
The cat darts out of its hiding place.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) ((an+4 / gegen+4)) to flick sth. against sth. Er schnellt den Stein gegen das Fenster.
((in die Höhe)) to shoot up, to rocket Die Benzinpreise schnellen in die Höhe.
((aus+3)) to dart out of sth. Die Schlange schnellt aus dem Gras.
Similar Words
Etymology
Related to the adjective 'schnell' (fast, quick), describing a rapid, sudden movement.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'schnell' (fast) movement. When you 'schnellen' (flick) a rubber band, it moves very 'schnell' (fast).