schnelllebig
Translation
fast-paced, short-lived, ephemeral
Examples
Wir leben in einer schnelllebigen Zeit.
We live in a fast-paced time.
Mode ist oft sehr schnelllebig.
Fashion is often very short-lived.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) as an adjective before a noun Wir leben in einer schnelllebigen Zeit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hektisch, vergänglich; Antonyms: langlebig
Etymology
A compound of 'schnell' (fast) + 'leben' (to live) + '-ig' (adjective suffix). Literally 'fast-living'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'fast-life-y'. It describes things with a fast life, like trends or modern society.