Quick in Different Languages: Discover How to Say “Quick” in 70 Languages

xThe word “quick” is used every day to describe speed, fast actions, and things that happen in a short amount of time.

If you want to tell someone to be quick, describe a fast-moving object, or learn new vocabulary, knowing how to say “quick” in different languages can make communication easier and more interesting.

Across the world, languages express quickness in different ways.

Some use adjectives to describe a fast person or action, while others use adverbs to explain how something happens.

Understanding these differences helps you choose the right word for everyday conversations.

In this guide, you will discover quick in 70 different languages, complete with native translations, easy English pronunciations, real-life example sentences, and their English meanings.

This collection is useful for language learners, students, travelers, writers, and anyone curious about quick translations around the world.

Quick in Different Languages: A Quick Overview

Here are some popular translations of “quick” in different languages.

Language	Native translation	Easy pronunciation
Spanish	Rápido/a	RAH-pee-doh/dah
French	Rapide	rah-PEED
German	Schnell	shnel
Italian	Veloce	veh-LOH-cheh
Portuguese	Rápido/a	HAH-pee-doo/dah
Dutch	Snel	snel
Russian	Быстрый (Bystryy)	BIS-trihy
Arabic	سريع (Sarīʿ)	sah-REE
Hindi	तेज़ (Tez)	tez
Chinese (Mandarin)	快 (Kuài)	kwai
Japanese	速い (Hayai)	hah-yai
Korean	빠른 (Ppareun)	ppa-reun

The most suitable translation depends on how you use the word. For example, “a quick runner,” “a quick answer,” and “quickly finish your work” may require different grammatical forms in some languages.

How to Say Quick in Different Languages: 70 Translations

The following table includes 70 languages, their native expressions for “quick,” simplified pronunciations, and example sentences with English translations. The examples use natural expressions related to speed, fast actions, or doing something quickly.

Pronunciations are approximate guides for English speakers. Some words change form depending on gender, number, tense, or whether they describe a noun or an action.

No.	Language	Native phrase for “quick”	Easy pronunciation	Example sentence in the language	English meaning
1	Spanish	Rápido/a	RAH-pee-doh/dah	El tren es rápido.	The train is fast.
2	French	Rapide	rah-PEED	Le train est rapide.	The train is fast.
3	German	Schnell	shnel	Der Zug ist schnell.	The train is fast.
4	Italian	Veloce	veh-LOH-cheh	Il treno è veloce.	The train is fast.
5	Portuguese	Rápido/a	HAH-pee-doo/dah	O trem é rápido.	The train is fast.
6	Dutch	Snel	snel	De trein is snel.	The train is fast.
7	Swedish	Snabb	snahb	Tåget är snabbt.	The train is fast.
8	Norwegian	Rask	rahsk	Toget er raskt.	The train is fast.
9	Danish	Hurtig	HOOR-tee	Toget er hurtigt.	The train is fast.
10	Finnish	Nopea	NOH-peh-ah	Juna on nopea.	The train is fast.
11	Icelandic	Hraður	HRAH-thur	Lestin er hröð.	The train is fast.
12	Irish	Tapa	TAH-pah	Tá an traein tapa.	The train is fast.
13	Welsh	Cyflym	kuh-VLIM	Mae’r trên yn gyflym.	The train is fast.
14	Scottish Gaelic	Luath	LOO-ah	Tha an trèana luath.	The train is fast.
15	Polish	Szybki	SHIB-kee	Pociąg jest szybki.	The train is fast.
16	Czech	Rychlý	RIKH-lee	Vlak je rychlý.	The train is fast.
17	Slovak	Rýchly	REEKH-lee	Vlak je rýchly.	The train is fast.
18	Slovenian	Hiter	HEE-ter	Vlak je hiter.	The train is fast.
19	Croatian	Brz	brz	Vlak je brz.	The train is fast.
20	Serbian	Брз (Brz)	brz	Воз је брз.	The train is fast.
21	Bosnian	Brz	brz	Voz je brz.	The train is fast.
22	Bulgarian	Бърз (Bǎrz)	buhrz	Влакът е бърз.	The train is fast.
23	Macedonian	Брз (Brz)	brz	Возот е брз.	The train is fast.
24	Russian	Быстрый (Bystryy)	BIS-trihy	Поезд быстрый.	The train is fast.
25	Ukrainian	Швидкий (Shvydkyi)	shvyd-KEE	Поїзд швидкий.	The train is fast.
26	Belarusian	Хуткі (Khutki)	KHOOT-kee	Цягнік хуткі.	The train is fast.
27	Greek	Γρήγορος (Grígoros)	GREE-gho-ros	Το τρένο είναι γρήγορο.	The train is fast.
28	Romanian	Rapid	rah-PEED	Trenul este rapid.	The train is fast.
29	Hungarian	Gyors	dyorsh	A vonat gyors.	The train is fast.
30	Albanian	I shpejtë	ee shpeh-tuh	Treni është i shpejtë.	The train is fast.
31	Lithuanian	Greitas	GRAY-tas	Traukinys greitas.	The train is fast.
32	Latvian	Ātrs	AHTRS	Vilciens ir ātrs.	The train is fast.
33	Estonian	Kiire	KEE-reh	Rong on kiire.	The train is fast.
34	Turkish	Hızlı	huhz-luh	Tren hızlı.	The train is fast.
35	Azerbaijani	Sürətli	soo-rah-TLEE	Qatar sürətlidir.	The train is fast.
36	Kazakh	Жылдам (Jyldam)	zhuhl-DAHM	Пойыз жылдам.	The train is fast.
37	Uzbek	Tez	tez	Poyezd tez.	The train is fast.
38	Kyrgyz	Тез (Tez)	tez	Поезд тез.	The train is fast.
39	Persian	سریع (Sarīʿ)	sah-REE	قطار سریع است.	The train is fast.
40	Arabic	سريع (Sarīʿ)	sah-REE	القطار سريع.	The train is fast.
41	Hebrew	מהיר (Mahir)	mah-HEER	הרכבת מהירה.	The train is fast.
42	Hindi	तेज़ (Tez)	tez	यह ट्रेन तेज़ है।	This train is fast.
43	Urdu	تیز (Tez)	tez	یہ ٹرین تیز ہے۔	This train is fast.
44	Bengali	দ্রুত (Druto)	DROO-toh	ট্রেনটি দ্রুত।	The train is fast.
45	Punjabi	ਤੇਜ਼ (Tez)	tez	ਇਹ ਰੇਲਗੱਡੀ ਤੇਜ਼ ਹੈ।	This train is fast.
46	Gujarati	ઝડપી (Jhadpi)	JHAHD-pee	આ ટ્રેન ઝડપી છે.	This train is fast.
47	Marathi	जलद (Jalad)	juh-LUD	ही ट्रेन जलद आहे.	This train is fast.
48	Nepali	छिटो (Chhito)	CHHEE-toh	यो रेल छिटो छ।	This train is fast.
49	Sinhala	වේගවත් (Vēgavat)	vay-gah-vath	දුම්රිය වේගවත්ය.	The train is fast.
50	Tamil	வேகமான (Vēkamāna)	vay-gah-MAA-nah	இந்த ரயில் வேகமானது.	This train is fast.
51	Telugu	వేగమైన (Vēgamaina)	vay-gah-MAI-nah	ఈ రైలు వేగమైనది.	This train is fast.
52	Kannada	ವೇಗವಾದ (Vēgavāda)	vay-gah-VAA-dah	ಈ ರೈಲು ವೇಗವಾಗಿದೆ.	This train is fast.
53	Malayalam	വേഗമുള്ള (Vēgamulla)	vay-gah-MOOL-lah	ഈ ട്രെയിൻ വേഗമുള്ളതാണ്.	This train is fast.
54	Thai	เร็ว (Reo)	reo	รถไฟเร็ว	The train is fast.
55	Lao	ໄວ (Vai)	vai	ລົດໄຟໄວ	The train is fast.
56	Khmer	លឿន (Loeun)	luhn	រថភ្លើងលឿន។	The train is fast.
57	Vietnamese	Nhanh	nyahn	Tàu chạy nhanh.	The train moves quickly.
58	Indonesian	Cepat	CHUH-paht	Kereta itu cepat.	The train is fast.
59	Malay	Cepat	CHUH-paht	Kereta itu cepat.	The train is fast.
60	Filipino (Tagalog)	Mabilis	mah-BEE-lis	Mabilis ang tren.	The train is fast.
61	Chinese (Mandarin)	快 (Kuài)	kwai	火车很快。	The train is fast.
62	Japanese	速い (Hayai)	hah-yai	電車は速いです。	The train is fast.
63	Korean	빠른 (Ppareun)	ppa-reun	기차가 빨라요.	The train is fast.
64	Mongolian	Хурдан (Khurdan)	KHOOR-dan	Галт тэрэг хурдан.	The train is fast.
65	Swahili	Haraka	hah-RAH-kah	Treni ni ya haraka.	The train is fast.
66	Amharic	ፈጣን (Fetan)	fuh-TAN	ባቡሩ ፈጣን ነው።	The train is fast.
67	Somali	Degdeg ah	deg-DEG ah	Tareenku waa degdeg.	The train is fast.
68	Yoruba	Yára	YAH-rah	Ọkọ̀ ojú irin náà yára.	The train is fast.
69	Zulu	Shesha	SHEH-shah	Isitimela siyashesha.	The train is fast.
70	Afrikaans	Vinnig	FIN-nikh	Die trein is vinnig.	The train is fast.

Different Ways to Use Quick in Everyday Language

The English word “quick” has several meanings. Choosing the right translation depends on what you want to describe.

1. Quick as a description of speed

When describing a person, vehicle, or moving object, “quick” often means fast.

Examples:

• Spanish: El coche es rápido. — The car is fast.
• French: Le coureur est rapide. — The runner is fast.
• German: Der Hund ist schnell. — The dog is fast.
• Japanese: 走るのが速いです。 — Someone runs fast.

2. Quick as a short amount of time

Sometimes “quick” describes something that takes very little time, such as a quick call, a quick break, or a quick meal.

Examples in English include:

• Let us take a quick break.
• I need a quick answer.
• We had a quick meeting.

In other languages, the best translation may differ from the word used to describe physical speed. Context is important when choosing a natural expression.

3. Quick as an instruction

When asking someone to hurry, use a phrase that matches the situation and level of politeness.

Language	Expression	English meaning
Spanish	¡Date prisa!	Hurry up!
French	Dépêche-toi !	Hurry up!
German	Beeil dich!	Hurry up!
Italian	Sbrigati!	Hurry up!
Portuguese	Apresse-se!	Hurry up!
Japanese	急いで！	Hurry up!
Korean	서둘러!	Hurry up!
Hindi	जल्दी करो!	Hurry up!
Urdu	جلدی کرو!	Hurry up!
Mandarin Chinese	快点！	Hurry up!

These expressions are not all equally formal. When speaking to a stranger, an older person, or someone in a professional setting, a more polite version may be appropriate.

Why Learn Quick Translations Around the World?

Learning the word “quick” in other languages can help you communicate clearly and understand how different languages express speed.

• Travel: Understand instructions and communicate when time matters.
• Education: Build vocabulary and learn how adjectives work.
• Work: Describe fast processes, quick responses, and urgent tasks.
• Daily conversations: Ask someone to hurry or explain that something will take only a short time.
• Writing: Choose suitable words when describing movement, speed, or short activities.

These translations also help learners recognize that similar ideas can be expressed through different grammatical structures.

Tips for Memorizing Quick in All Languages

Learning 70 translations is easier when you practice consistently.

Group similar languages together. Spanish, Italian, French, and Portuguese have some related vocabulary, making them useful to study as a group.

Use complete sentences. Memorizing “The train is fast” alongside the translation helps you understand how the word functions in a real sentence.

Practice pronunciation aloud. Read each native word slowly, then repeat it at a natural speed. Pay attention to unfamiliar sounds and stress patterns.

Learn related expressions. Study words and phrases for “quickly,” “hurry up,” “fast,” and “in a short time.” They will help you use the vocabulary more naturally.

Review regularly. Practice a small group of words each day and revisit older words to strengthen your memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do you say quick in different languages?

“Quick” has many translations. Some common examples are rápido in Spanish, rapide in French, schnell in German, tez in Hindi and Urdu, kuài in Mandarin Chinese, and hayai in Japanese.

2. What is the most common word for quick in other languages?

There is no single translation used across all languages. Words such as rápido, rapide, schnell, cepat, and haraka are common equivalents, but the best choice depends on the language and sentence.

3. What is the difference between quick and fast?

“Quick” often emphasizes how little time an action takes, while “fast” commonly emphasizes speed. However, the words overlap in many situations. For example, a quick response is an answer given promptly, while a fast train travels at high speed.

4. How do you say hurry up in different languages?

Some examples are ¡Date prisa! in Spanish, Dépêche-toi ! in French, Beeil dich! in German, 急いで！ in Japanese, and جلدی کرو! in Urdu. The most appropriate expression depends on how formal or polite you need to be.

5. Why can quick have different translations in the same language?

The translation depends on context and grammar. A word describing a fast vehicle may differ from the expression used for a quick answer or a short meeting. Some languages also change adjective endings according to gender, number, or grammatical structure.

Conclusion

Learning quick in different languages is a practical way to expand your vocabulary and improve everyday communication. From rápido in Spanish to schnell in German and kuài in Mandarin Chinese, these 70 translations show how languages describe speed and quick actions.

Use the table to practice pronunciation, read the example sentences aloud, and learn how each expression works in context. With regular practice, you can remember these translations and use them more confidently in conversations, travel, and writing.