Meaning
To develop or increase rapidly in speed or quantity.
Cultural Background
In Indian 'MNCs', using Sanskrit-heavy formal Hindi like 'तेज़ गति से' in presentations is seen as a sign of high education and authority, even if the rest of the office speaks Hinglish. News anchors in India use this phrase almost as a filler when discussing the stock market or weather, creating a sense of urgency and excitement. Students preparing for civil services (UPSC) in India are taught to use this phrase in their essays to sound more 'administrative' and 'objective'. While rare in songs, it appears in 'biopic' movies about business moguls (like Dhirubhai Ambani) to emphasize their meteoric rise.
Use it in Writing
If you are taking a Hindi proficiency exam (like the JLPT equivalent), use this phrase in your essay to instantly boost your vocabulary score.
Watch the Gender
The verb 'badhna' must match the subject. 'Abadi' (population) is feminine, so it's 'badh rahi hai'. 'Vyapaar' (business) is masculine, so it's 'badh raha hai'.
Meaning
To develop or increase rapidly in speed or quantity.
Use it in Writing
If you are taking a Hindi proficiency exam (like the JLPT equivalent), use this phrase in your essay to instantly boost your vocabulary score.
Watch the Gender
The verb 'badhna' must match the subject. 'Abadi' (population) is feminine, so it's 'badh rahi hai'. 'Vyapaar' (business) is masculine, so it's 'badh raha hai'.
The 'Z' Sound
In rural areas, you might hear 'Tej' (with a J). While understood, sticking to 'Tez' (with a Z) marks you as a sophisticated, urban speaker.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct postposition.
भारत की अर्थव्यवस्था तेज़ गति ___ बढ़ रही है।
The phrase 'तेज़ गति से' (with fast speed) always uses the postposition 'से'.
Which sentence is most appropriate for a business report?
Choose the best option:
This is the most formal and precise way to describe rapid profit growth.
Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.
A: क्या आपको लगता है कि हमारी कंपनी इस साल सफल होगी? B: हाँ, क्योंकि हमारी सेल __________।
Sales 'grow' (badhna), they don't 'walk' (chalna) or 'eat' (khana).
Match the phrase variation to the correct context.
Match 1: 'तीव्र गति से' and 2: 'तेज़ी से'
'Tivra' is very formal Sanskrit, while 'Tezi se' is more common and neutral.
🎉 Score: /4
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4 exercisesभारत की अर्थव्यवस्था तेज़ गति ___ बढ़ रही है।
The phrase 'तेज़ गति से' (with fast speed) always uses the postposition 'से'.
Choose the best option:
This is the most formal and precise way to describe rapid profit growth.
A: क्या आपको लगता है कि हमारी कंपनी इस साल सफल होगी? B: हाँ, क्योंकि हमारी सेल __________।
Sales 'grow' (badhna), they don't 'walk' (chalna) or 'eat' (khana).
Match 1: 'तीव्र गति से' and 2: 'तेज़ी से'
'Tivra' is very formal Sanskrit, while 'Tezi se' is more common and neutral.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsTechnically yes, but it sounds very strange. Use 'Tez daudna' for running. Use this phrase for growth, progress, or a vehicle's advancement.
Yes, 'Tezi se' is the slightly more common, less formal version. 'Tez gati se' is more 'premium' and professional.
The opposite is 'Dheemi gati se badhna' (to grow at a slow pace) or 'Ghatna' (to decrease).
Yes, 'Mera vazan tez gati se badh raha hai' is correct, though it sounds like you are talking to a doctor.
Always 'se'. 'Ke saath' (with) is used for people or physical objects, not for the manner/speed of an action.
In this context, yes. In other contexts, it can mean 'fate' or 'condition', but with 'Tez', it always refers to velocity.
Yes, but Urdu speakers might prefer 'Tez raftaar se' (तेज़ रफ़्तार से).
You can use 'Tez gati se badhna' or the more idiomatic 'Aasman choona' (touching the sky).
No, for fire use 'Tezi se phailna' (spreading fast). 'Badhna' is specifically for growth or forward motion.
Very often, especially in history books or financial reports: 'Bharat ka niryat tez gati se badha' (India's exports grew rapidly).
Related Phrases
दिन दूनी रात चौगुनी
similarBy leaps and bounds (literally: double by day, fourfold by night).
आसमान छूना
similarTo touch the sky.
धीमी गति से चलना
contrastTo move at a slow pace.
रफ़्तार पकड़ना
builds onTo pick up speed.
