German word

schnellen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃnɛlən/

Meaning

  • verbsurge

Example

Die Nachfrage schnellt im Sommer.

Demand surges in summer.

Illustration for schnellen (surge)

More examples

Die Lebenshaltungskosten schnellen und belasten viele Haushalte.

The cost of living is surging and putting a strain on many households.

Core concept

A gauge needle shoots sharply upward, like an object darting forward in a sudden burst of speed.

Common phrases

  • Lebenshaltungskosten schnellen

    living costs surge

  • Anmeldezahlen schnellen

    application numbers surge

Similar words

steigen: Move upward to a higher level or value.
zunehmen: Increase in amount, size, or proportion.
ansteigen: Begin to rise from a previous level or value.
explodieren: Increase extremely rapidly to a much greater level or amount.

Definition in German

sich innerhalb kurzer Zeit stark erhöhen

Word origin

The verb 'schnellen' is formed from 'schnell' and developed from rapid movement to rapid upward increases in amounts or values.

Usage tips

  • In news and financial writing, 'schnellen' is vivid and often combines with 'in die Höhe', while neutral 'steigen' is broader.

Other meanings

  • dartverb

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