Snel
Example: Hij loopt snel naar school elke dag.
Definition
"Snel" is an adverb in Dutch meaning to do something quickly or at a fast pace, as in the phrase 'Hij loopt snel naar school elke dag,' which means 'He walks quickly to school every day.' It indicates speed or rapidity in action.
Etymology
The Dutch word "snel" originates from Old Dutch 'snel,' related to Old High German 'snell,' both meaning swift or quick. It's part of a family of Germanic words emphasizing speed. Did you know? The English word 'snell' was once used similarly but is now mostly archaic.
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"Snel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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