English–German

“fast” in German

German

Alsorapid

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃnɛl/

Example

Das ist das schnellste Auto.

That is the fastest car.

Illustration for schnell (fast)

How to say “fast” in German

“Fast” in German is schnell.

A machine finishes its cycle in seconds, showing how schnell can describe rapid motion or rapid completion.

Full entry for schnell: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with schnell

Ich erwartete eine schnelle Antwort.

I expected a quick answer.

Tips for using schnell

  • In schnell fertig, schnell describes the short time needed to become finished, rather than a permanent quality of the finished result.

Other German words for “fast”

Ein rapider Anstieg überraschte uns.

A rapid rise surprised us.

“fast” in other languages