English–German

“rapid” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁaˈzant/

Example

Die Zahlen zeigen einen rasanten Anstieg.

The figures show a rapid rise.

Illustration for rasant (rapid)

How to say “rapid” in German

“Rapid” in German is rasant.

A steep curve or vehicle surges forward at startling speed and force.

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

Example sentences with rasant

Das Team arbeitete in rasantem Tempo, um die Frist zu halten.

The team worked at a rapid pace to meet the deadline.

Tips for using rasant

  • Rasant often describes figurative acceleration, as in rasanter Anstieg or rasante Entwicklung, not only the speed of a moving object.

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