Norwegian · Adjectives

Rask

Fast

Beginneradjective

Definition

Moving or happening quickly.

Example

Toget er veldig raskt.

The train is very fast.

Etymology

'Rask' comes from Old Norse 'rǫsk', meaning 'quick' or 'swift'. Its historical roots reflect a consistent meaning related to speed.

How & Where It’s Used

'Rask' is commonly employed in informal spoken and written Norwegian, often in contexts requiring descriptions of speed or efficiency.

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