rapide
rapidly
Happening very quickly and within a short time; taking place rapidly. Often used to describe a change.
EXAMPLE
Die Zahl der Nutzer ist in den letzten Wochen rapide angestiegen.
The number of users has risen rapidly in recent weeks.
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Meanings
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Adverbial use
The word 'rapide' (rapidly) is almost always used as an adverb to describe a verb of change. It then stands directly with the verb and is not declined.
EXAMPLE
Die Technologie hat sich in den letzten Jahren rapide entwickelt.
Technology has developed rapidly in recent years.
Typical collocations
'Rapide' (rapidly) describes a fast change. It is often combined with verbs such as 'ansteigen' (to rise), 'sinken' (to fall), 'wachsen' (to grow), 'abnehmen' (to decrease), or 'sich verschlechtern' (to worsen).
EXAMPLE
Die Zahl der Arbeitslosen ist im letzten Quartal rapide gesunken.
The number of unemployed people fell rapidly in the last quarter.
Register and style
'Rapide' (rapidly) is a word used in written language or a more formal style. It is often found in news reports, reports, or academic texts.
EXAMPLE
Der Zustand des Patienten verschlechterte sich rapide.
The patient's condition worsened rapidly.
Compare with
rapide vs schnell
fast / quick
Schnell can generally be used for processes, actions, and movements. Rapide describes something that happens very quickly and is used especially for changes. When there is a major change in a very short time, rapide is appropriate; otherwise, schnell is usually sufficient.
rapide
Die Preise stiegen innerhalb weniger Tage rapide an.
Prices rose rapidly within a few days.
schnell
Die Preise stiegen in diesem Jahr schnell an.
Prices rose quickly this year.
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