die Schnelligkeit
speed
The quality of having a high speed or of doing, moving, or understanding something in a short time.
EXAMPLE
Die Schnelligkeit des Geparden bei der Jagd ist beeindruckend.
The speed of the cheetah when hunting is impressive.
die Schnelligkeit
speed
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Meanings
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Word structure
The word is derived from the adjective 'schnell' (fast). The ending '-igkeit' is a typical way to form abstract nouns from adjectives that describe a quality or state.
EXAMPLE
Die Genauigkeit ist bei dieser Arbeit wichtiger als die Schnelligkeit.
Accuracy is more important than speed in this work.
Sentence structure with genitive
To express whose speed is meant, the genitive is often used. Alternatively, you can also use a preposition like 'von' (of/from) or 'bei' (in/when).
EXAMPLE
Die Schnelligkeit des neuen Prozessors ist beeindruckend.
The speed of the new processor is impressive.
Typical collocations
Common adjectives are 'hohe' (high), 'enorme' (enormous), or 'beeindruckende' (impressive) with 'Schnelligkeit' (speed). Typical verbs are 'an Schnelligkeit gewinnen' (to gain speed) or 'die Schnelligkeit erhöhen' (to increase the speed).
EXAMPLE
Das Internet hier hat eine sehr hohe Schnelligkeit.
The internet here has a very high speed.
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Schnelligkeit vs Geschwindigkeit
speed
“Geschwindigkeit” describes how quickly a movement or process takes place and can be measured or stated precisely. “Schnelligkeit,” by contrast, emphasizes the general quality of acting, moving, or understanding quickly. “Geschwindigkeit” is more suitable for a specific measurement.
Schnelligkeit
Beim Test überzeugte das Fahrzeug durch seine Schnelligkeit.
The vehicle impressed everyone with its speed during the test.
Geschwindigkeit
Beim Test wurde die Geschwindigkeit des Fahrzeugs genau gemessen.
The vehicle’s speed was measured precisely during the test.
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