schnell
Translation
fast, quick, rapid
Examples
Er kam mit schnellem Schritt.
He came with a quick step.
Ich fahre mit einem schnellem Auto.
I'm driving in a fast car.
Mit schnellem Denken löste er das Problem.
He solved the problem with quick thinking.
Grammar Patterns
((predicative)) to be fast The car is fast.
((adverbial)) to do sth. fast He runs fast.
((attributive)) a fast ... (Dative) with a fast car
Similar Words
Synonyms: rasch, flink; Antonyms: langsam
Etymology
From Old High German 'snel', meaning 'brave, active, quick'. Related to the archaic English word 'snell'.
Memory Tips
A snail (die Schnecke) is the opposite of 'schnell'. The similar sound can be a funny contrast to remember.