German Conversation · Level 172
30 words
German word
rasant
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁaˈzant/
Meaning
- adjectiverapid
Example
Die Zahlen zeigen einen rasanten Anstieg.
The figures show a rapid rise.
More examples
Das Team arbeitete in rasantem Tempo, um die Frist zu halten.
The team worked at a rapid pace to meet the deadline.
Core concept
A steep curve or vehicle surges forward at startling speed and force.
Common phrases
ein rasantes Tempo
a rapid pace
eine rasante Entwicklung
rapid development
rasanter Anstieg
rapid rise
Similar words
schnell: Moving or working at an exceptionally high speed.
plötzlich: Starting or occurring unexpectedly and suddenly.
rasch: Taking place or being completed very quickly.
zügig: Moving forward efficiently and without delay.
Definition in German
Äußerst schnell und mit starker Dynamik; kennzeichnet oft eine rasche, in kurzer Zeit große Veränderung.
Word origin
German rasant comes from French rasant, originally meaning skimming or grazing, from raser 'to shave or skim', and it developed the sense of very fast.
Usage tips
- Rasant often describes figurative acceleration, as in rasanter Anstieg or rasante Entwicklung, not only the speed of a moving object.
Other meanings
- sharpadjective
- spectacularadjective
Opposites
- langsamslowadjective
- trägesluggishadjective
Related words
- Rasanzrapiditynoun