Arabic · Adjectives

سريع

sari'

Fast

Beginneradjective

Definition

Moving or happening quickly.

Example

القطار سريع جدا.

The train is very fast.

Etymology

'سريع' (sari') comes from the root 'سرعة' (suraʿa), meaning 'fast.' This term has been present in the Arabic lexicon from classical to modern times.

How & Where It’s Used

'سريع' is commonly used in everyday conversation and formal writing, recognized universally in spoken Arabic.

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