rasant
Translation
rapid, fast-paced, breathtaking, swift
Examples
Die Technologie entwickelt sich rasant.
Technology is developing rapidly.
Er machte eine rasante Karriere.
He had a breathtaking career.
Das Auto hat eine rasante Beschleunigung.
The car has rapid acceleration.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is rasant (sth.) is rapid The development is rasant.
a rasant ((noun)) a rapid (noun) He had a rasant career.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schnell, rapide; Antonyms: langsam, gemächlich
Etymology
From French 'rasant' (grazing, skimming), implying something moving so fast it just skims the surface.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'race' car moving at a 'rasant' speed. The sound is similar.