rasant
fast
Very fast, happening at high speed or within a short time.
EXAMPLE
Das Auto beschleunigte mit rasanter Geschwindigkeit.
The car accelerated at a fast speed.
rasant
rapid / fast
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Meanings
rasant
rapid
Happening in an impressive, dynamic, or exciting way. Often refers to a development or change.
EXAMPLE
Die Technologie hat in den letzten Jahren eine rasante Entwicklung durchgemacht.
Technology has undergone rapid development in recent years.
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'Rasant' (rapid/fast) is an expressive word that is often used in the press, advertising, or sports commentary to describe speed or change in a dynamic and impressive way.
EXAMPLE
Die Zeitung berichtete über den rasanten Aufstieg des jungen Politikers.
The newspaper reported on the young politician's rapid rise.
Context clue
The meaning depends on the context. In connection with movement ('Fahrt' — ride/drive, 'Tempo' — pace/speed), 'rasant' means very fast. In connection with abstract nouns ('Entwicklung' — development, 'Wandel' — change), it means dynamic and impressive.
EXAMPLE
Der Skifahrer legte eine rasante Abfahrt hin.
The skier made a fast descent.
Typical collocations
When it is about speed, 'rasant' is often combined with nouns such as 'Fahrt' (ride/drive), 'Tempo' (pace/speed), or 'Geschwindigkeit' (speed). It can also be used as an adverb, e.g. 'rasant zunehmen' (to increase rapidly).
EXAMPLE
Die Zahl der Anmeldungen ist rasant gestiegen.
The number of registrations has risen rapidly.
Typical collocations
To describe a dynamic change, 'rasant' is frequently used with nouns such as 'Entwicklung' (development), 'Anstieg' (increase), 'Wachstum' (growth), or 'Wandel' (change).
EXAMPLE
Das Unternehmen erlebte ein rasantes Wachstum.
The company experienced rapid growth.
Compare with
rasant vs schnell
fast / quick
Schnell generally describes a high speed or a short duration. Rasant describes an especially high speed and can additionally portray a development as dynamic or impressive. Schnell is enough for an ordinary fast change; for an exceptional pace, rasant is more suitable.
rasant
Die Besucherzahl stieg nach der landesweiten Werbung rasant an und verdreifachte sich in zwei Tagen.
The number of visitors rose rapidly after the nationwide advertising campaign and tripled in two days.
schnell
Die Besucherzahl stieg nach der Werbung schnell an.
The number of visitors rose quickly after the advertising campaign.
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