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Describes a development or change that happens very quickly and within a short time. The word is used more in written language or in formal contexts.
Die Technologie hat in den letzten Jahren eine rapide Entwicklung durchgemacht.
Technology has undergone rapid development in recent years.
The word 'rapid' (rapid) is mainly used in written language, in news reports, or in formal contexts. In everyday conversation, it often sounds somewhat unnatural or elevated.
Der rapide Anstieg der Preise beunruhigt die Verbraucher.
The rapid rise in prices is worrying consumers.
'Rapid' (rapid) usually describes abstract changes. Common nouns are: eine rapide Entwicklung (a rapid development), ein rapider Anstieg (a rapid increase), ein rapides Wachstum (rapid growth), or eine rapide Abnahme (a rapid decrease).
Das Unternehmen erlebte nach der Umstrukturierung ein rapides Wachstum.
The company experienced rapid growth after the restructuring.
Although 'rapid' (rapid) is an adjective, it can also be used unchanged as an adverb to describe a verb. It then means 'very quickly'.
Die Zahl der Nutzer dieser App ist rapid gestiegen.
The number of users of this app has risen rapidly.
fast / quick
Schnell is the general word for a high speed or a short duration. Rapid is used more often in formal texts and describes a very fast development or change. When a significant change is presented objectively, rapid is therefore especially suitable.
Laut dem Geschäftsbericht stieg die Zahl der Kunden innerhalb weniger Wochen rapid an.
According to the business report, the number of customers rose rapidly within a few weeks.
Nach der Eröffnung stieg die Zahl der Kunden schnell an.
The number of customers rose quickly after the opening.
