Schnell
Example: Sie musste schnell handeln, um das Problem zu lösen.
Definition
"Schnell" describes something done with great speed or in a short amount of time. It indicates rapid action or movement, as in the phrase "Sie musste schnell handeln, um das Problem zu lösen," meaning she had to act quickly to solve the problem.
Etymology
The word "schnell" comes from Old High German 'snell,' meaning lively or quick. Over time, its meaning focused more on speed and rapidity. Did you know? Its roots are related to the English word 'snell,' an archaic term meaning quick or brisk.
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"Schnell" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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