Also means
quick
Usage Note
schnell serves as both adjective and adverb for speed. The colloquial mal schnell means 'quickly, just for a moment', and Schnellimbiss is a fast-food snack bar. Its opposite is langsam.
Examples
"Das Auto fährt sehr schnell."
Natural Translation
The car drives very fast.

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