Norwegian · Adjectives
Rask
Fast
Beginneradjective
Definition
Moving or happening quickly.
Example
Toget er veldig raskt.
The train is very fast.
Etymology
'Rask' comes from Old Norse 'rǫsk', meaning 'quick' or 'swift'. Its historical roots reflect a consistent meaning related to speed.
How & Where It’s Used
'Rask' is commonly employed in informal spoken and written Norwegian, often in contexts requiring descriptions of speed or efficiency.