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How do you say "fast" in German?
schnell
In German, "fast" is schnell.
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Pronunciation
Rhymes with 'shell'. Say 'SHNEL' with the stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Schnell is an adjective. It can also be used as an adverb without changing form. Plural adjective form would be schneller, schnelle, schnelles.
Example sentence
Das Auto ist schnell.
The car is fast.
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How to remember schnell
Schnell contains the word 'schnell' sound, which sounds swift and quick itself.
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Questions about schnell
How do you say "fast" in German?
In German, "fast" is schnell. It is a noun.
How is schnell written in German?
schnell is written using the standard German script.
How is schnell used in a sentence?
Use schnell as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Auto ist schnell. (The car is fast.).
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