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quick in German

quick in German is schnell, rasch, geschwind — quick means moving or happening fast.

quick in German

schnell
adj
Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
rasch
adj
Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
geschwind
adj
Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
scharfsinnig
adj
Lively, fast-thinking, witty, intelligent.
schnell von Begriff
adj
Mentally agile, alert, perceptive.
quicklebendig
adj
(archaic) Alive, living.
Nagelbett
noun
Raw or sensitive flesh, especially that underneath finger and toe nails.

What does "quick" mean?

  1. adj Moving or happening fast.
    "He gave a quick answer without thinking twice."
  2. adj Mentally sharp; able to understand or react fast.
    "She has a quick wit and a sharp memory."
  3. noun (the quick) The sensitive flesh under a fingernail.
    "She bit her nail down to the quick."

quick in a sentence

  • He gave a quick answer without thinking twice.
  • It was a quick trip — we were back within the hour.
  • She has a quick wit and a sharp memory.
  • You need a quick mind to keep up in that job.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "quick" in German?

"quick" in German is schnell, rasch, geschwind. quick means: Moving or happening fast.

How do you use "quick" in a sentence?

Example: "He gave a quick answer without thinking twice." In German, "quick" is schnell, rasch, geschwind.

Are there other ways to say "quick" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "quick": schnell, rasch, geschwind, scharfsinnig, schnell von Begriff, quicklebendig.

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