German word

rasch

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁaʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectivequick

Example

Wir brauchen eine rasche Entscheidung.

We need a quick decision.

Illustration for rasch (quick)

More examples

Die rasche Hilfe rettete den Verletzten.

The swift assistance saved the injured person.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • rasche Entscheidung

    swift decision

  • rasche Hilfe

    swift assistance

  • rasches Vorgehen

    swift action

Similar words

schnell: Achieving a result in a short time.
eilig: Urgently needed because delay would cause problems.
sofortig: Happening or done immediately, without delay.

Definition in German

Etwas, das ohne große Verzögerung geschieht oder bald ausgeführt wird.

Word origin

The German adjective rasch continues an older Germanic word found in Middle High German rasch and expressing speed or promptness.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • fastadjective
  • swiftadjective

Opposites

  • langsamslowadjective
  • trägesluggishadjective

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