English–German

“quick” in German

German

Alsozügig

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁaʃ/

Example

Wir brauchen eine rasche Entscheidung.

We need a quick decision.

Illustration for rasch (quick)

How to say “quick” in German

“Quick” in German is rasch.

A person, process, or reaction advances swiftly instead of lingering.

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

Example sentences with rasch

Die rasche Hilfe rettete den Verletzten.

The swift assistance saved the injured person.

Tips for using rasch

  • German rasch means quick or swift, not English rash, which usually describes recklessness or a skin eruption.

Other German words for “quick”

Das Team zeigte eine zügige Reaktion.

The team showed a quick response.

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