schnellen

The German word "schnellen" is a verb that means "to rush", "to speed up", or "to soar" (e.g., prices or numbers).

• It comes from the adjective "schnell", which means "fast" or "quick".

Similar words include:

• beschleunigen (to accelerate)
• rasen (to race)
• flitzen (to dash)

Difference:

• "schnellen" often emphasizes a sudden or rapid upward movement or increase, especially in abstract contexts like statistics or prices, while "beschleunigen" is more about increasing speed actively or directly.
• "rasen" and "flitzen" usually describe physical movement and fast motion, often with living beings or vehicles.