Hindi · Adjectives

तेज़

tez

Fast

Beginneradjective

Definition

Moving or happening quickly.

Example

यह रेलगाड़ी बहुत तेज़ है।

This train is very fast.

Etymology

'तेज़' (tez) has roots in the Sanskrit 'शीघ्र' (shighra), meaning fast or quick. It has maintained its meaning across various linguistic contexts over time.

How & Where It’s Used

'तेज़' is commonly used in both spoken and written Hindi, in both formal and informal contexts, and is understood across all regions.

Literary Heritage

Appears in various literary works, often used to describe speed, whether in movement or intellect.

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