schnell
Translation
fast, quick, rapid
Examples
Ein schnelles Auto fährt vorbei.
A fast car drives by.
Das ging aber schnell.
That was quick.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) as an adjective before a noun Ein schnelles Auto fährt vorbei.
((verb)) + ((adverb)) as an adverb modifying a verb Er läuft schnell.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rasch, flink; Antonyms: langsam
Etymology
From Old High German 'snel' (brave, quick). Related to the English word 'snell'.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'snell', a type of fast-moving fishing line. Imagine something moving with a 'snap'.