Schnell
Example: Der Hund läuft sehr schnell im Park.
Definition
"Schnell" is an adverb meaning to do something with great speed or in a short amount of time. It describes the manner in which an action is performed, such as in the phrase 'The dog runs very quickly in the park,' emphasizing rapid movement.
Etymology
The word "schnell" comes from Old High German 'snell,' which meant lively or swift. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, reflecting the concept of speed and agility. Did you know "schnell" has maintained its basic meaning for centuries, consistently conveying quickness?
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"Schnell" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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