Swedish · Adjectives

Snabb

Fast

Beginneradjective

Definition

Moving or happening quickly.

Example

Tåget är mycket snabbt.

The train is very fast.

Etymology

'Snabb' originates from Old Norse 'snǫppr', meaning 'quick' or 'swift', and has kept this connotation throughout its history.

How & Where It’s Used

'Snabb' is commonly found in both spoken and written language, used in various contexts to describe speed or efficiency in both formal and informal registers.

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