flott
Translation
quick, brisk, stylish, snappy
Examples
Sie hat ein flottes Auto.
She has a speedy car.
Er gab eine flotte Antwort.
He gave a snappy reply.
Das war eine flotte Party.
That was a lively party.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) quick/stylish ((noun)) She has a speedy car.
((adverb)) quickly He works quickly (flott).
Similar Words
Synonyms: schnell, zügig, schick; Antonyms: langsam, träge
Etymology
Related to English 'fleet' and 'float', originally meaning 'floating' or 'swimming', then 'moving quickly'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'fleet' of ships moving 'flott' (quickly) across the water.