fast in German
fast in German is befestigt, fest, verankert — fast means moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
fast in German
befestigt
(dated) Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable. [from 9th c.]
fest
(dated) Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable. [from 9th c.]
verankert
(dated) Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable. [from 9th c.]
befestigt
Firm against attack; fortified by nature or art; impregnable; strong.
fest
Firm against attack; fortified by nature or art; impregnable; strong.
geschützt
Firm against attack; fortified by nature or art; impregnable; strong.
undurchdringlich
Firm against attack; fortified by nature or art; impregnable; strong.
unzugänglich
Firm against attack; fortified by nature or art; impregnable; strong.
verstärkt
Firm against attack; fortified by nature or art; impregnable; strong.
echt
(of people) Steadfast, with unwavering feeling. (Now mostly in set phrases like fast friend(s).) [from 10th c.]
eng
(of people) Steadfast, with unwavering feeling. (Now mostly in set phrases like fast friend(s).) [from 10th c.]
standhaft
(of people) Steadfast, with unwavering feeling. (Now mostly in set phrases like fast friend(s).) [from 10th c.]
treu
(of people) Steadfast, with unwavering feeling. (Now mostly in set phrases like fast friend(s).) [from 10th c.]
wirklich
(of people) Steadfast, with unwavering feeling. (Now mostly in set phrases like fast friend(s).) [from 10th c.]
schnell
Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid. [from 14th c.]
geschwind
Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid. [from 14th c.]
rasch
Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid. [from 14th c.]
hurtig
Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid. [from 14th c.]
flink
Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid. [from 14th c.]
flott
Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid. [from 14th c.]
schnell
Causing unusual rapidity of play or action.
schnell
(computing, of a piece of hardware) Able to transfer data in a short period of time.
Breitband-
(computing, of a piece of hardware) Able to transfer data in a short period of time.
fest
Deep or sound (of sleep); fast asleep (of people). [16th–19th c.]
tief
Deep or sound (of sleep); fast asleep (of people). [16th–19th c.]
beständig
(of dyes or colours) Not running or fading when subjected to detrimental conditions such as wetness or intense light; permanent. [from 17th c.]
farbecht
(of dyes or colours) Not running or fading when subjected to detrimental conditions such as wetness or intense light; permanent. [from 17th c.]
fixiert
(of dyes or colours) Not running or fading when subjected to detrimental conditions such as wetness or intense light; permanent. [from 17th c.]
lichtecht
(of dyes or colours) Not running or fading when subjected to detrimental conditions such as wetness or intense light; permanent. [from 17th c.]
waschfest
(of dyes or colours) Not running or fading when subjected to detrimental conditions such as wetness or intense light; permanent. [from 17th c.]
Lebemann
(dated) Having an extravagant lifestyle or immoral habits. [from 18th c.]
halbseiden
(dated) Having an extravagant lifestyle or immoral habits. [from 18th c.]
lebenslustig
(dated) Having an extravagant lifestyle or immoral habits. [from 18th c.]
leicht
(dated) Having an extravagant lifestyle or immoral habits. [from 18th c.]
leichtlebig
(dated) Having an extravagant lifestyle or immoral habits. [from 18th c.]
liederlich
(dated) Having an extravagant lifestyle or immoral habits. [from 18th c.]
vorgehen
Ahead of the correct time or schedule. [from 19th c.]
schnell
(of photographic film) More sensitive to light than average. [from 20th c.]
lichtempfindlich
(of photographic film) More sensitive to light than average. [from 20th c.]
fest
In a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved; safe, sound [from 10th c.].
fest
(of sleeping) Deeply or soundly [from 13th c.].
tief
(of sleeping) Deeply or soundly [from 13th c.].
schnell
Quickly, with great speed; within a short time [from 13th c.].
beschleunigt
Quickly, with great speed; within a short time [from 13th c.].
vorgehen
Ahead of the correct time or schedule.
fasten
(transitive, sciences) To cause (a person or animal) to abstain, especially from eating.
hungern
(transitive, sciences) To cause (a person or animal) to abstain, especially from eating.
What does "fast" mean?
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adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
"He's the fastest runner on the team."
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adj Fixed firmly in place; not easily moved.
"Make sure the rope is fast before you climb."
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adv Quickly, or with great speed.
"She drove as fast as she safely could."
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verb To go without food, often for religious, health, or medical reasons.
"Many Muslims fast from dawn to dusk during Ramadan."
fast in a sentence
- He's the fastest runner on the team.
- They took the fast train to save time.
- Make sure the rope is fast before you climb.
- She drove as fast as she safely could.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "fast" in German?
"fast" in German is befestigt, fest, verankert. fast means: Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
How do you use "fast" in a sentence?
Example: "He's the fastest runner on the team." In German, "fast" is befestigt, fest, verankert.
Are there other ways to say "fast" in German?
Yes — German has 36 translations listed for "fast": befestigt, fest, verankert, geschützt, undurchdringlich, unzugänglich.
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