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quickly
Very fast or in a short time; promptly. It is often used as a synonym for 'schnell' (quickly/fast), but sounds somewhat more formal or elevated.
Wir müssen eine rasche Entscheidung treffen, bevor es zu spät ist.
We need to make a quick decision before it is too late.
'Rasch' (quickly) is mainly used in written language or in a more formal style. You often find it in news reports, official announcements, or literary texts.
Die Feuerwehr leistete rasche Hilfe.
The fire department provided quick assistance.
Although 'rasch' (quickly) is often used as an adverb, it can also stand before a noun as an adjective. In this case, it must be declined like any other adjective.
Eine rasche Reaktion ist jetzt erforderlich.
A quick response is now required.
Common combinations are 'rasch handeln' (to act quickly), 'rasch reagieren' (to react quickly), or 'eine rasche Besserung' (a quick improvement/recovery). It often describes a fast, positive, and desired action or development.
Der Patient zeigte eine rasche Besserung seines Zustands.
The patient showed a quick improvement in his condition.
fast / quick
Schnell and rasch both express here that something happens without much delay. Schnell is neutral and common in everyday language. Rasch means the same thing, but often sounds somewhat more formal or elevated and therefore works well in formal statements.
Wir bitten Sie, rasch auf unsere Nachricht zu antworten.
We kindly ask you to respond to our message promptly.
Kannst du mir bitte schnell auf meine Nachricht antworten?
Could you please reply to my message quickly?
