A1 Expression خنثی

Schnell, bitte.

Quickly, please.

Phrase in 30 Seconds

A short, effective way to ask someone to increase their speed without being rude.

  • Means: 'Fast, please' or 'Hurry, please' in a functional way.
  • Used in: Taxis, restaurants, or when catching {der|m} Zug (the train).
  • Don't confuse: Avoid using it with superiors unless there is a genuine emergency.
🏃‍♂️ (Speed) + 🙏 (Politeness) = ⚡ (Efficient Progress)

Explanation at your level:

At this level, 'Schnell, bitte' is a vital survival phrase. It consists of two basic words: 'schnell' (fast) and 'bitte' (please). You use it when you need help quickly, like in a taxi or at a ticket counter. It is easy to remember and requires no grammar changes.
As an A2 learner, you can start combining 'schnell' with simple verbs. Instead of just 'Schnell, bitte,' you might say 'Kommen Sie bitte schnell' or 'Fahren Sie bitte schnell.' You understand that 'schnell' is an adverb here and doesn't change its ending.
At the B1 level, you recognize the nuance between 'schnell' and 'eilig.' You can explain why you are in a hurry: 'Ich habe einen Termin, deshalb machen Sie bitte schnell.' You also begin to use the reflexive verb 'sich beeilen' in the imperative form.
B2 learners understand the pragmatic weight of the phrase. You know that adding 'bitte' is essential to maintain a neutral register. You can also use variations like 'Es wäre schön, wenn das schnell gehen könnte' to sound more sophisticated and less demanding in professional settings.
At C1, you analyze 'Schnell, bitte' as a functional speech act. You understand how intonation can shift the meaning from a polite request to a frustrated command. You are familiar with idiomatic alternatives like 'Dalli dalli' and know exactly when their use is appropriate or ironic.
For the C2 master, 'Schnell, bitte' is seen within the broader context of German communicative directness. You can discuss the sociolinguistic implications of brevity in German vs. more indirect languages and how this phrase fits into the cultural construct of 'Zeitmanagement.'

معنی

A polite request for a faster pace.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Punctuality is a core value. Being late is often seen as a lack of discipline. 'Schnell, bitte' is a functional tool to avoid the social shame of tardiness. Even more than in Germany, time is precision. In Swiss German, you might hear 'Schnäll, bitte' or 'Gange mir,' but the sentiment of efficiency remains the same. Austrians are generally perceived as slightly more relaxed ('gemütlich') than Germans, but in Vienna, the pace of life is still fast. 'Schnell, bitte' is common in the coffee house culture when catching a waiter's eye. In German business, 'Time is Money' is taken literally. Requests for speed are seen as professional, not personal slights.

💡

Tone Matters

Say it with a rising intonation to sound polite. A falling intonation can sound like a barked command.

⚠️

False Friend Alert

Never use the English word 'fast' in German; people will think you mean 'almost' and might actually slow down!

معنی

A polite request for a faster pace.

💡

Tone Matters

Say it with a rising intonation to sound polite. A falling intonation can sound like a barked command.

⚠️

False Friend Alert

Never use the English word 'fast' in German; people will think you mean 'almost' and might actually slow down!

🎯

The 'Waiter' Trick

If you need the bill in a hurry, make a writing gesture in the air and say 'Zahlen, schnell bitte.' It works every time.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing word to make a polite request for speed.

Ich habe keine Zeit. ____, bitte!

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Schnell

'Schnell' is the correct word for 'fast' or 'quickly'.

Which of these is the most natural way to ask a taxi driver to hurry?

Taxi driver: 'Wohin?' You: 'Zum Hotel, ...'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: schnell bitte

'Schnell bitte' is the standard neutral/polite way to express urgency.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Kommst du?' B: 'Ja, einen Moment.' A: 'Nein, wir sind spät! ____, ____!'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Schnell, bitte

The context of being late ('wir sind spät') requires a request for speed.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are at the airport and your gate is closing.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Schnell, bitte

Urgency at an airport gate is the perfect time for this phrase.

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سوالات متداول

4 سوال

Not inherently. The 'bitte' makes it neutral. However, your tone of voice and the context (e.g., if the person is already rushing) determine the politeness.

Only if there is a genuine emergency. Otherwise, use a more formal structure like 'Könnten Sie das bitte priorisieren?'

'Rasch' is a bit more formal and often used in writing. In spoken German, 'schnell' is much more common.

You would usually say 'Beeil dich!' or 'Mach schnell!'

عبارات مرتبط

🔗

Beeil dich

similar

Hurry up (informal)

🔗

Sofort

similar

Immediately

🔗

Langsam, bitte

contrast

Slowly, please

🔗

Zack zack

specialized form

Chop chop

🔗

Eilt sehr

formal

It is very urgent

کجا استفاده کنیم

🚕

In a Taxi

Passenger: Zum Flughafen, schnell bitte!

Driver: Jawohl, wir sind in zwanzig Minuten da.

neutral
🍽️

At a Restaurant

Guest: Die Rechnung, schnell bitte! Mein Bus kommt gleich.

Waiter: Natürlich, kommt sofort.

neutral
👫

With a Friend

Lukas: Bist du fertig?

Sarah: Fast!

Lukas: Schnell, bitte! Der Film fängt an.

informal
💼

At the Office

Manager: Brauchen Sie die Daten?

Colleague: Ja, schicken Sie sie schnell, bitte. Die Präsentation ist um zwei.

formal
🚑

Emergency

Witness: Rufen Sie einen Krankenwagen, schnell bitte!

Bystander: Ich wähle schon die 112!

neutral
🍕

Food Delivery

Customer: Ist die Pizza bald da?

Shop: Der Fahrer ist unterwegs.

Customer: Schnell bitte, ich verhungre!

informal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a 'Snail' (Schnell) that is actually super fast and says 'Please' (Bitte) as it zooms past you.

Visual Association

Imagine a German waiter wearing roller skates. He is holding a tray with a single espresso, moving at lightning speed while smiling and saying 'Bitte!'

Rhyme

Bist du in Not, ist Eile Gebot — schnell, bitte, sonst ist die Zeit tot!

Story

You are at the Berlin Hauptbahnhof. Your train is on Platform 4, and you are at the entrance. You see a luggage porter. You point at your heavy bags and then at the clock, shouting 'Schnell, bitte!' He grabs the bags, and you both sprint to the train just as the doors close.

Word Web

EileGeschwindigkeitsofortdringendpünktlichZeitlaufenfahren

چالش

Next time you are doing a mundane task (like brushing your teeth or making coffee), set a timer for 30 seconds and say 'Schnell, bitte!' to yourself to see if you can finish before the beep.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Rápido, por favor.

Spanish speakers might use '¡Venga!' or '¡Dale!' more frequently in casual settings.

French high

Vite, s'il vous plaît.

French is slightly more formal due to the structure of 's'il vous plaît'.

Japanese moderate

早く、お願いします (Hayaku, onegaishimasu)

Japanese requires more politeness levels depending on who you are talking to.

Arabic moderate

بسرعة، من فضلك (Bi-sur'a, min fadlak)

The politeness marker 'min fadlak' changes based on the gender of the person addressed.

Chinese high

快点，请 (Kuài diǎn, qǐng)

The word order of 'please' can shift more easily in Chinese.

Korean moderate

빨리요, 부탁해요 (Ppalliyo, butakaeyo)

Korean has very specific honorifics that must be used correctly.

Portuguese high

Rápido, por favor.

In Brazil, 'Vapt-vupt' is a slang term for doing something very quickly.

Italian high

Presto, per favore.

Italian often uses 'Dai!' (Come on!) to add emphasis to the request.

Easily Confused

Schnell, bitte. در مقابل Fast

English speakers think it means 'schnell'.

In German, 'fast' means 'almost'. Remember: 'Fast' is slow, 'Schnell' is fast!

Schnell, bitte. در مقابل Bald

Learners mix up 'soon' and 'fast'.

'Bald' refers to the point in time (soon), 'schnell' refers to the speed of the action.

سوالات متداول (4)

Not inherently. The 'bitte' makes it neutral. However, your tone of voice and the context (e.g., if the person is already rushing) determine the politeness.

Only if there is a genuine emergency. Otherwise, use a more formal structure like 'Könnten Sie das bitte priorisieren?'

'Rasch' is a bit more formal and often used in writing. In spoken German, 'schnell' is much more common.

You would usually say 'Beeil dich!' or 'Mach schnell!'

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