Polish · Adjectives

szybki

fast

Beginneradjective

Definition

Moving or happening quickly.

Example

Pociąg ekspresowy jest bardzo szybki.

The express train is very fast.

Etymology

'Szybki' comes from the Proto-Slavic *sъbъkъ, which conveys the meaning of 'fast'. It has retained this meaning consistently within Polish.

How & Where It’s Used

'Szybki' is used informally and formally, in both spoken and written language, across all regions of Poland without significant variation.

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