die Geschwindigkeit, -en
speed
Es beschreibt, wie schnell sich etwas bewegt oder wie rasch eine Handlung abläuft.
The German word "Geschwindigkeit" is a noun that means "speed" or "velocity." It is derived from the adjective "geschwind," which means "fast" or "quick." Geschwindigkeit is used to describe how quickly something moves or operates.
Similar words in the German language include "Tempo" (tempo, speed), "Schnelligkeit" (quickness, swiftness), and "Rasanz" (rapidity). While "Tempo" often refers more casually to speed and is colloquially used in everyday contexts, "Geschwindigkeit" is a more formal term commonly used in physics or other scientific and technical discussions to denote the rate at which an object covers distance. "Schnelligkeit" and "Rasanz" accentuate the rapidity or intensity of speed, with "Rasanz" particularly emphasizing a very high degree of speed.
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Examples
Die Geschwindigkeit des Autos ist sehr hoch.noun
The speed of the car is very high.
Bei hoher Geschwindigkeit steigt das Unfallrisiko.noun
At high speed, the risk of accidents increases.
Die Geschwindigkeit des Autos ist beeindruckend.noun
The speed of the car is impressive.
Eine hohe Geschwindigkeit kann gefährlich sein.noun
A high speed can be dangerous.
Eine hohe Geschwindigkeit erhöht das Unfallrisiko.noun
A high speed increases the risk of an accident.
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