तेज़ी in 30 Seconds
- Tezi means with great speed, rapidly, or quickly.
- It's an adverb commonly used as 'tezi se' to describe how an action is performed.
- You'll hear it for movement, progress, and rapid changes.
- Use it to describe things happening fast, like running or growing.
- Meaning
- The Hindi word 'तेज़ी' (tezi) is an adverb that signifies a high degree of speed or quickness. It's used to describe actions, events, or processes that happen rapidly, without delay, and with vigor. Think of it as the equivalent of 'rapidly,' 'swiftly,' 'quickly,' or 'with speed' in English.
- Usage
- 'तेज़ी' is a versatile word that can be applied in numerous contexts. You'll hear it when discussing the pace of events, the speed of movement, the rate of progress, or even the intensity of emotions. For example, if a project is progressing very fast, you might say it's moving with 'तेज़ी'. Similarly, if someone is running very fast, their running is characterized by 'तेज़ी'. It's a common adverb used in everyday conversation, news reports, and literature to convey a sense of urgency or swiftness.
गाड़ी तेज़ी से चल रही थी।
बाज़ार में चीज़ों की कीमतें तेज़ी से बढ़ रही हैं।
- Contexts
- You'll often hear 'तेज़ी' in discussions about:
- **Movement:** The speed of vehicles, animals, or people.
- **Progress:** How quickly a project, development, or recovery is happening.
- **Change:** The rate at which prices, trends, or situations are altering.
- **Action:** Describing a swift or energetic execution of a task.
- **Emotions:** Sometimes used to describe the rapid onset or intensity of feelings.
वह तेज़ी से सीढ़ियाँ चढ़ गया।
आर्थिक विकास में तेज़ी देखी गई।
- Basic Structure
- 'तेज़ी' is primarily used as an adverb. It often appears with the postposition 'से' (se) to form the adverbial phrase 'तेज़ी से' (tezi se), which directly translates to 'rapidly' or 'with speed'. This is the most common way to use it to modify verbs.
उसने तेज़ी से जवाब दिया।
- Modifying Verbs
- When you want to describe how an action is performed, 'तेज़ी से' is placed before or after the verb it modifies. The placement can sometimes subtly shift emphasis but generally, it works well before the verb or at the end of the clause.
बच्चे मैदान में तेज़ी से दौड़ रहे थे।
- Describing Pace of Change
- 'तेज़ी' is frequently used to describe rapid changes in economic indicators, trends, or situations. In these cases, it might appear as the subject or object of a sentence, referring to the 'speed' or 'quickness' itself.
शेयर बाज़ार में तेज़ी आई है।
डॉक्टर ने इलाज में तेज़ी लाने की सलाह दी।
- Adverbial Phrases
- Beyond 'तेज़ी से', other phrases can imply speed. However, 'तेज़ी' itself is the core concept. For instance, one might say 'बिना रुके' (without stopping) to imply speed, but 'तेज़ी' directly denotes the rate of motion.
उसकी बात करने की तेज़ी कमाल की है।
- Everyday Conversations
- In daily life, 'तेज़ी' is used to describe anything happening quickly. If you're in a busy market, you might hear someone say, 'यहाँ कितनी तेज़ी है!' (How much speed/busyness is here!). If you're observing traffic, a driver might comment, 'आज सड़कें तेज़ी से भरी हैं।' (Today the roads are filled rapidly/with speed). When someone finishes a task quickly, you might say, 'आपने यह काम तेज़ी से कर दिया।' (You did this work rapidly).
वह तेज़ी से भाग रहा था।
- News and Media
- News reports frequently use 'तेज़ी' to describe economic trends, political developments, or disaster responses. For example, a financial news anchor might state, 'शेयर बाज़ार में तेज़ी का रुख़ है।' (There is a trend of speed/a surge in the stock market). When reporting on a rescue operation, it might be said, 'बचाव कार्य तेज़ी से चल रहा है।' (The rescue work is proceeding rapidly).
सरकार ने तेज़ी से कदम उठाए।
- Sports Commentary
- In sports, 'तेज़ी' is essential. A commentator might exclaim, 'खिलाड़ी तेज़ी से आगे बढ़ रहा है!' (The player is moving forward rapidly!). Describing a fast-paced game, they might say, 'मैच में तेज़ी बनी हुई है।' (There is a sustained speed in the match).
गेंदबाज़ ने तेज़ी से गेंद फेंकी।
- Literature and Storytelling
- Authors use 'तेज़ी' to create a sense of urgency or excitement in their narratives. A description of a chase scene might read, 'वह तेज़ी से भाग रहा था, पीछे से आवाज़ें आ रही थीं।' (He was running rapidly, voices were coming from behind). Or describing a sudden realization, 'उसके मन में तेज़ी से विचार कौंधे।' (Thoughts flashed rapidly in his mind).
समय तेज़ी से बीत रहा था।
- Confusing with Nouns
- While 'तेज़ी' can sometimes function as a noun (meaning 'speed' or 'quickness'), it's most commonly used adverbially with 'से'. A common mistake is to use 'तेज़ी' alone where 'तेज़ी से' is required to modify a verb. For example, saying 'वह तेज़ी दौड़ा' instead of 'वह तेज़ी से दौड़ा' would sound incomplete or grammatically awkward to a native speaker.
Incorrect: वह तेज़ी दौड़ा।
- Incorrect Placement
- While 'तेज़ी से' is flexible, placing it in an unnatural position can make the sentence sound odd. Usually, it precedes the verb or comes at the end of the clause. Placing it too far from the verb it modifies, or in the middle of a complex phrase without clear connection, can be confusing.
Incorrect: वह दौड़ा तेज़ी से। (Less common, can sound a bit stilted depending on context)
- Overuse or Redundancy
- Like any adverb, overusing 'तेज़ी' can make writing or speech sound repetitive. If the context already implies speed, adding 'तेज़ी' might be redundant. For example, describing a sprinter running a race, saying 'वह तेज़ी से दौड़ा' is fine, but if the sentence is already about breaking records due to speed, further emphasis might not be needed.
Correct: वह तेज़ी से भागा।
- Using 'तेज़ी' for Slow Actions
- This might seem obvious, but learners might mistakenly use 'तेज़ी' when describing something that is slow. 'तेज़ी' inherently means speed; for slowness, one would use words like 'धीरे' (dheere) or 'आराम से' (aaraam se).
Incorrect: उसने तेज़ी से काम किया। (If the work was actually slow)
- 'जल्दी' (Jaldi)
- 'जल्दी' often translates to 'quickly' or 'early'. While both 'तेज़ी' and 'जल्दी' can imply speed, 'तेज़ी' emphasizes the rate or intensity of movement/progress, whereas 'जल्दी' often refers to doing something before a deadline or in a short amount of time. 'जल्दी' can also be used as a noun meaning 'haste' or 'hurry'.
- Example with 'तेज़ी': उसने तेज़ी से दौड़ लगाई। (He ran with speed/rapidly.)
- Example with 'जल्दी': कृपया जल्दी आओ। (Please come quickly.)
- 'फुर्ती' (Phurti)
- 'फुर्ती' is a noun that means 'agility', 'nimbleness', or 'quickness of movement'. It focuses more on the characteristic of being agile and quick in physical actions, often with a sense of grace. 'तेज़ी' is more about the rate of speed itself.
- Example with 'तेज़ी': उसकी गाड़ी तेज़ी से गुज़र गई। (His car passed rapidly.)
- Example with 'फुर्ती': बंदर की फुर्ती देखने लायक थी। (The monkey's agility was worth seeing.)
- 'वेग' (Veg)
- 'वेग' is a more formal or scientific term for 'velocity' or 'speed'. It's often used in physics or technical contexts. 'तेज़ी' is much more common in everyday language.
- Example with 'तेज़ी': बाज़ार में तेज़ी से उछाल आया। (There was a rapid surge in the market.)
- Example with 'वेग': गेंद का वेग बहुत अधिक था। (The velocity of the ball was very high.)
- 'आवेश' (Aavesh)
- 'आवेश' means 'impetus', 'momentum', or 'rush'. It can imply a forceful and rapid movement, often driven by an impulse or energy. It's related to 'तेज़ी' but carries a stronger sense of force or drive.
- Example with 'तेज़ी': उसने तेज़ी से दौड़कर ट्रेन पकड़ी। (He caught the train by running rapidly.)
- Example with 'आवेश': वह आवेश में आकर चिल्लाया। (He shouted in a rush/with an impulse.)
How Formal Is It?
Fun Fact
The root 'तेजस्' (tejas) is related to concepts of light and energy. So, when something moves with 'तेज़ी', it's like it's imbued with a kind of energetic 'brightness' or 'power' that makes it move fast. This connection highlights how speed is often associated with vitality and force.
Pronunciation Guide
- Pronouncing 'ते' as a short 'e' sound instead of a long 'ay' sound.
- Not stressing the first syllable sufficiently.
- Confusing the 'z' sound with an 's' sound.
- Shortening the 'ee' sound in the second syllable.
Difficulty Rating
CEFR C1 level indicates that learners at this stage should be comfortable understanding 'तेज़ी' in complex texts, including nuanced uses in economic, scientific, or literary contexts. They can grasp its meaning even when used figuratively or in less common grammatical structures.
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Grammar to Know
Use of 'से' (se) with adverbs
Many adverbs in Hindi are formed by adding 'से' to a noun or adjective. 'तेज़ी' (noun - speed) becomes 'तेज़ी से' (adverb - rapidly).
Adverb placement
Adverbs like 'तेज़ी से' can often be placed before or after the verb they modify, with slight shifts in emphasis.
Noun usage of 'तेज़ी'
'तेज़ी' can also function as a noun meaning 'speed' or 'surge', e.g., 'बाजार में तेज़ी आई है' (There has been a surge in the market).
Verb conjugation with adverbs
The verb conjugation remains the same, but the adverb 'तेज़ी से' describes how the action is performed. 'वह दौड़ा' (He ran) becomes 'वह तेज़ी से दौड़ा' (He ran rapidly).
Comparison with other adverbs of speed
Understanding the difference between 'तेज़ी से', 'जल्दी', and 'धीरे' helps in choosing the appropriate word for the context.
Examples by Level
बच्चा तेज़ी से दौड़ा।
The child ran quickly.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb 'दौड़ा' (dauda - ran).
गाड़ी तेज़ी से आई।
The car came rapidly.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb 'आई' (aai - came).
वह तेज़ी से हँसा।
He laughed quickly.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb 'हँसा' (hansa - laughed).
काम तेज़ी से हो रहा है।
The work is happening quickly.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb phrase 'हो रहा है' (ho raha hai - is happening).
चिड़िया तेज़ी से उड़ी।
The bird flew rapidly.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb 'उड़ी' (udi - flew).
उसने तेज़ी से खाना खाया।
He ate food rapidly.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb 'खाया' (khaya - ate).
बाज़ार तेज़ी से भर गया।
The market filled up rapidly.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb phrase 'भर गया' (bhar gaya - filled up).
वह तेज़ी से भागा।
He ran away rapidly.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb 'भागा' (bhaga - ran away).
समाचार तेज़ी से फैल गए।
The news spread rapidly.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb 'फैल गए' (phail gaye - spread).
उसने तेज़ी से कलम चलाई।
He wrote with his pen rapidly.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb phrase 'कलम चलाई' (kalam chalai - wrote with a pen).
बिजली तेज़ी से कड़की।
Lightning flashed rapidly.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb 'कड़की' (karki - flashed).
बच्चे तेज़ी से खेल रहे थे।
The children were playing rapidly.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb phrase 'खेल रहे थे' (khel rahe the - were playing).
उसने तेज़ी से जवाब दिया।
He replied rapidly.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb 'जवाब दिया' (jawab diya - replied).
नदी का पानी तेज़ी से बह रहा था।
The river's water was flowing rapidly.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb phrase 'बह रहा था' (bah raha tha - was flowing).
वह तेज़ी से सीढ़ियाँ चढ़ गया।
He climbed the stairs rapidly.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb phrase 'सीढ़ियाँ चढ़ गया' (sidhiyan chadh gaya - climbed the stairs).
बाज़ार में चीज़ों की तेज़ी है।
There is a quickness/busyness in the market.
'तेज़ी' (tezi) here acts as a noun, meaning 'busyness' or 'quick pace'.
आर्थिक विकास में तेज़ी देखी गई।
A surge in economic growth was observed.
'तेज़ी' (tezi) is used as a noun here, meaning 'surge' or 'increase in speed'.
उसने अपनी बात तेज़ी से समझाई।
He explained his point rapidly.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb 'समझाई' (samjhaya - explained).
प्रदूषण की समस्या तेज़ी से बढ़ रही है।
The problem of pollution is increasing rapidly.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb phrase 'बढ़ रही है' (badh rahi hai - is increasing).
वह तेज़ी से निर्णय लेने में सक्षम है।
He is capable of making decisions rapidly.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb phrase 'निर्णय लेने में सक्षम है' (nirnay lene mein saksham hai - is capable of making decisions).
मौसम में तेज़ी से बदलाव आ रहा है।
There is a rapid change in the weather.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb phrase 'बदलाव आ रहा है' (badlav aa raha hai - change is coming).
शेयर बाज़ार में तेज़ी का रुख़ है।
There is a trend of a surge in the stock market.
'तेज़ी' (tezi) is used as a noun, referring to a 'surge' or 'bullish trend'.
वह तेज़ी से सोच रहा था।
He was thinking rapidly.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb phrase 'सोच रहा था' (soch raha tha - was thinking).
तकनीकी प्रगति में तेज़ी आई है।
There has been a surge in technological progress.
'तेज़ी' (tezi) is used as a noun, indicating a 'surge' or 'rapid advancement'.
कंपनी ने बाज़ार में अपनी पकड़ तेज़ी से बनाई।
The company rapidly established its hold in the market.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb phrase 'पकड़ बनाई' (pakad banai - established hold).
इस क्षेत्र में बीमारियों का प्रसार तेज़ी से हो रहा है।
The spread of diseases in this region is happening rapidly.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb phrase 'प्रसार हो रहा है' (prasar ho raha hai - spread is happening).
उसकी बातों में एक अजीब सी तेज़ी थी।
There was a strange speed/urgency in his words.
'तेज़ी' (tezi) is used as a noun, describing the quality of his speech.
सरकार ने महामारी से निपटने के लिए तेज़ी से कदम उठाए।
The government took swift action to tackle the pandemic.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb phrase 'कदम उठाए' (kadam uthaye - took steps/action).
नई तकनीकें तेज़ी से पुरानी हो रही हैं।
New technologies are becoming obsolete rapidly.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb phrase 'पुरानी हो रही हैं' (purani ho rahi hain - are becoming old/obsolete).
उसकी स्मरण शक्ति में तेज़ी आई है।
There has been an improvement/speed in his memory.
'तेज़ी' (tezi) is used as a noun, indicating a 'surge' or 'improvement in speed'.
जनसंख्या वृद्धि की दर में तेज़ी देखी जा रही है।
A surge in the rate of population growth is being observed.
'तेज़ी' (tezi) is used as a noun, referring to a 'surge' in the rate.
वह तेज़ी से बदलती परिस्थितियों के अनुकूल ढल गया।
He adapted rapidly to the changing circumstances.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb phrase 'अनुकूल ढल गया' (anukool dhal gaya - adapted).
वैश्विक अर्थव्यवस्था में अप्रत्याशित तेज़ी देखी जा रही है।
An unexpected surge is being observed in the global economy.
'तेज़ी' (tezi) functions as a noun, denoting an 'unexpected surge' or 'rapid upturn'.
सूचना क्रांति ने समाज में अभूतपूर्व तेज़ी ला दी है।
The information revolution has brought about unprecedented speed in society.
'तेज़ी' (tezi) is used as a noun, signifying 'unprecedented speed' or 'acceleration'.
उसकी वाक्पटुता और विचारों की तेज़ी उसे एक उत्कृष्ट वक्ता बनाती है।
His eloquence and the speed of his thoughts make him an excellent orator.
'तेज़ी' (tezi) is used as a noun, describing the 'quickness' of his thoughts.
डिजिटल परिवर्तन की गति ने पारंपरिक उद्योगों को तेज़ी से प्रभावित किया है।
The pace of digital transformation has rapidly impacted traditional industries.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb phrase 'प्रभावित किया है' (prabhavit kiya hai - has impacted).
बीमारी के प्रकोप में तेज़ी को नियंत्रित करने के लिए तत्काल उपाय आवश्यक हैं।
Immediate measures are necessary to control the rapid increase in the disease outbreak.
'तेज़ी' (tezi) is used as a noun, referring to the 'rapid increase' or 'acceleration' of the outbreak.
नई पीढ़ी नवाचारों को तेज़ी से अपना रही है।
The new generation is adopting innovations rapidly.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb phrase 'अपना रही है' (apna rahi hai - is adopting).
बाजार की अनिश्चितता के बावजूद, कुछ क्षेत्रों में तेज़ी बनी हुई है।
Despite market uncertainty, a surge/speed persists in some sectors.
'तेज़ी' (tezi) is used as a noun, indicating 'persistence of speed' or 'a surge'.
सांस्कृतिक आदान-प्रदान की तेज़ी ने वैश्वीकरण को बढ़ावा दिया है।
The rapid pace of cultural exchange has promoted globalization.
'तेज़ी' (tezi) is used as a noun, referring to the 'rapid pace' of exchange.
अभूतपूर्व तकनीकी प्रगति ने मानव सभ्यता के विकास की गति को तेज़ी से बढ़ाया है।
Unprecedented technological advancement has rapidly accelerated the pace of human civilization's development.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb phrase 'बढ़ाया है' (badhaya hai - has increased/accelerated).
वैश्विक वित्तीय बाजारों में अप्रत्याशित तेज़ी ने विश्लेषकों को आश्चर्यचकित कर दिया है।
The unexpected surge in global financial markets has surprised analysts.
'तेज़ी' (tezi) functions as a noun, denoting an 'unexpected surge' or 'rapid movement'.
उसकी बौद्धिक चपलता और विचारों की तेज़ी, उसे जटिल समस्याओं के समाधान खोजने में अद्वितीय बनाती है।
His intellectual agility and the rapidity of his thoughts make him unique in finding solutions to complex problems.
'तेज़ी' (tezi) is used as a noun, referring to the 'rapidity' or 'quickness' of his thoughts.
डिजिटल परिवर्तन की तीव्र गति ने पारंपरिक व्यापार मॉडल को तेज़ी से अप्रासंगिक बना दिया है।
The rapid pace of digital transformation has rapidly rendered traditional business models irrelevant.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb phrase 'अप्रासंगिक बना दिया है' (aprasangik bana diya hai - has made irrelevant).
महामारी के दौरान, सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य प्रतिक्रियाओं में तेज़ी लाना वैश्विक सहयोग की एक महत्वपूर्ण आवश्यकता बन गई।
During the pandemic, bringing speed to public health responses became a critical necessity for global cooperation.
'तेज़ी लाना' (tezi lana) is a verb phrase meaning 'to bring speed' or 'to accelerate'.
नई पीढ़ी नवाचारों को आत्मसात करने में असाधारण तेज़ी प्रदर्शित करती है।
The new generation exhibits extraordinary speed in assimilating innovations.
'तेज़ी' (tezi) is used as a noun, indicating 'extraordinary speed'.
बाजार की अस्थिरता के बावजूद, कुछ उभरते हुए क्षेत्रों में अभूतपूर्व तेज़ी के संकेत मिल रहे हैं।
Despite market volatility, signs of unprecedented acceleration are being seen in some emerging sectors.
'तेज़ी' (tezi) is used as a noun, referring to 'unprecedented acceleration' or 'surge'.
सांस्कृतिक विनिमय की बढ़ती गति ने वैश्वीकरण की प्रक्रिया को तेज़ी से आगे बढ़ाया है।
The increasing pace of cultural exchange has rapidly advanced the process of globalization.
'तेज़ी से' (tezi se) modifies the verb phrase 'आगे बढ़ाया है' (aage badhaya hai - has advanced).
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
— This is the most common adverbial form, meaning 'rapidly', 'quickly', or 'with speed'. It directly modifies verbs.
उसने तेज़ी से जवाब दिया। (He replied rapidly.)
— This phrase indicates that a surge, increase, or rapid movement has occurred. It's often used in economic or market contexts.
शेयर बाज़ार में तेज़ी आई है। (There has been a surge in the stock market.)
— To move forward rapidly or to make swift progress.
कंपनी तेज़ी से आगे बढ़ रही है। (The company is moving forward rapidly.)
— To fall or decline rapidly. Often used for prices or stock values.
कीमतें तेज़ी से गिर गईं। (Prices fell rapidly.)
— To spread quickly or rapidly. Used for information, diseases, or trends.
बीमारी तेज़ी से फैल रही है। (The disease is spreading rapidly.)
— To react quickly or promptly.
उसने खतरे को भांपकर तेज़ी से प्रतिक्रिया दी। (Sensing the danger, he reacted quickly.)
— Rapid improvement or a quick recovery.
रोगी की हालत में तेज़ी से सुधार हो रहा है। (The patient's condition is improving rapidly.)
— Rapid development or fast growth.
इस क्षेत्र में विकास की तेज़ी देखी गई है। (Rapid development has been seen in this region.)
— To finish work quickly or efficiently.
हमें यह काम तेज़ी से निपटाना होगा। (We need to finish this work quickly.)
— A period of rapid growth, activity, or boom.
यह बाज़ार में तेज़ी का दौर है। (This is a period of boom in the market.)
Often Confused With
'जल्दी' means 'quickly' or 'early'. While both imply speed, 'तेज़ी' often emphasizes the rate of action or progress, whereas 'जल्दी' can also refer to being before a deadline or a general sense of haste.
'धीरे' is the direct antonym of 'तेज़ी', meaning 'slowly'. Confusing them would lead to opposite meanings.
'फुर्ती' is a noun meaning 'agility' or 'nimbleness', focusing on agile movement rather than just the rate of speed.
Idioms & Expressions
— This idiom doesn't have a literal meaning of 'speed in the eyes'. It's not a standard idiom. The concept of speed is usually applied to actions or processes.
This idiom is not commonly used.
N/A— This phrase literally means 'speed of breath'. It can be used to describe someone breathing very rapidly due to exertion, fear, or excitement.
दौड़ने के बाद उसकी साँस की तेज़ी बढ़ गई थी। (After running, his breathing speed increased.)
Descriptive— This refers to quick-wittedness, sharpness of intellect, or the ability to think and process information rapidly.
उसकी दिमाग की तेज़ी ने उसे मुश्किलों से बाहर निकाला। (His quick-wittedness got him out of trouble.)
Figurative— This idiom refers to a bull market or a period of rapid upward movement and high activity in the stock market or commodity markets.
आज बाजार की तेज़ी देखकर निवेशक खुश थे। (Investors were happy seeing today's market surge.)
Financial/Economic— To speed up work, to make a process faster, or to increase efficiency.
हमें इस परियोजना में तेज़ी लानी होगी। (We need to bring speed to this project.)
Action-oriented— This is a straightforward description of running very fast. It's not idiomatic but a common collocation.
चोर तेज़ी से भाग रहा था। (The thief was running rapidly.)
Literal— This refers to the perception that time is passing very quickly.
बच्चों के साथ खेलते हुए समय की तेज़ी पता ही नहीं चलती। (While playing with children, one doesn't realize how quickly time passes.)
Perceptual— This is not a standard idiom. It might be a learner's misinterpretation or a very obscure regional phrase.
This is not a standard idiom.
N/A— Economic boom or rapid economic growth.
देश में आर्थिक तेज़ी का दौर चल रहा है। (A period of economic boom is ongoing in the country.)
Economic— A trend or inclination towards speed, growth, or a surge. Often used in markets.
बाज़ार में तेज़ी का रुख़ दिखाई दे रहा है। (A trend of a surge is visible in the market.)
Figurative/Market-relatedEasily Confused
Both words relate to speed and can translate to 'quickly'.
'तेज़ी' (tezi) focuses on the rate or intensity of movement or progress. It's about how fast something is happening. 'जल्दी' (jaldi) often refers to doing something in a short amount of time or before a deadline. It can also mean 'early'.
उसने <mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>तेज़ी</mark> से काम किया। (He worked rapidly - emphasizing the pace.) वह <mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>जल्दी</mark> आ गया। (He arrived early/quickly - emphasizing timing.)
It's the direct opposite of 'तेज़ी', so confusion leads to a complete reversal of meaning.
'तेज़ी' means 'rapidly' or 'with speed'. 'धीरे' (dheere) means 'slowly' or 'gently'.
ट्रेन <mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>तेज़ी</mark> से जा रही थी। (The train was going rapidly.) ट्रेन <mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>धीरे</mark> से जा रही थी। (The train was going slowly.)
Both relate to quickness of movement.
'तेज़ी' refers to the speed or rate of action. 'फुर्ती' (phurti) is a noun meaning 'agility', 'nimbleness', or 'quickness of movement', often implying grace or dexterity in physical actions.
उसकी दौड़ में <mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>तेज़ी</mark> थी। (There was speed in his running.) उसकी <mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>फुर्ती</mark> देखने लायक थी। (His agility was worth seeing.)
Both can imply a sense of rush or force.
'तेज़ी' refers to speed or rapidity. 'आवेश' (aavesh) implies an impulse, rush, or strong emotion that drives an action, often with force but not necessarily just speed.
वह <mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>तेज़ी</mark> से भागा। (He ran rapidly.) वह <mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>आवेश</mark> में चिल्लाया। (He shouted in a rush/impulse.)
Both relate to speed.
'तेज़ी' is a common, everyday word for speed or quickness. 'वेग' (veg) is a more formal, scientific term for velocity or speed, often used in physics.
उसने <mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>तेज़ी</mark> से जवाब दिया। (He replied rapidly.) गेंद का <mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>वेग</mark> मापा गया। (The ball's velocity was measured.)
Sentence Patterns
Subject + तेज़ी से + Verb
कुत्ता <mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>तेज़ी से</mark> दौड़ा। (The dog ran rapidly.)
Subject + Verb + तेज़ी से
उसने <mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>तेज़ी से</mark> खाना खाया। (He ate food rapidly.)
Noun + में + तेज़ी + Verb (e.g., आना)
अर्थव्यवस्था में <mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>तेज़ी</mark> आई है। (There has been a surge in the economy.)
Subject + तेज़ी से + Adjective/Adverbial Phrase
वह <mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>तेज़ी से</mark> आगे बढ़ रहा है। (He is moving forward rapidly.)
Subject + Noun + की + तेज़ी + Verb
प्रगति की <mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>तेज़ी</mark> प्रशंसनीय है। (The speed of progress is commendable.)
Subject + तेज़ी से + Verb Phrase
उसने <mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>तेज़ी से</mark> स्थिति को संभाला। (He handled the situation rapidly.)
Figurative usage: Noun + की + तेज़ी
उसकी बौद्धिक <mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>तेज़ी</mark> प्रभावशाली थी। (His intellectual quickness was impressive.)
Subject + तेज़ी से + Verb (complex sentence)
जैसे ही अलार्म बजा, वह <mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>तेज़ी से</mark> उठ खड़ा हुआ। (As soon as the alarm rang, he got up rapidly.)
Word Family
Nouns
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How to Use It
Very High. 'तेज़ी' and 'तेज़ी से' are extremely common in spoken and written Hindi.
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Using 'तेज़ी' alone where 'तेज़ी से' is needed.
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वह <mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>तेज़ी से</mark> दौड़ा।
When describing how an action is performed (e.g., running), the adverbial form 'तेज़ी से' is typically required. Using 'तेज़ी' alone sounds incomplete or grammatically awkward in this context.
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Confusing 'तेज़ी' with 'जल्दी' in timing contexts.
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मुझे <mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>जल्दी</mark> जाना है। (I have to go early/quickly - implies timing.)
'तेज़ी' refers to the rate of action (how fast it is done), while 'जल्दी' often refers to timing (doing it soon or early). For example, 'तेज़ी से दौड़ना' is about the pace of running, while 'जल्दी आना' is about arriving soon.
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Using 'तेज़ी' as an adjective.
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यह <mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>तेज़</mark> गाड़ी है। (This is a fast car.)
'तेज़ी' is primarily a noun or adverbial form. The adjective for 'fast' is 'तेज़' (tez). You cannot say 'यह तेज़ी गाड़ी है'.
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Incorrectly translating 'speed' as 'तेज़ी' in technical contexts.
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गेंद का <mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>वेग</mark> अधिक था। (The ball's velocity was high.)
While 'तेज़ी' means speed, in scientific or physics contexts, 'वेग' (veg) for velocity or 'गति' (gati) for speed/motion are more appropriate and precise.
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Using 'तेज़ी' to describe slow actions.
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वह <mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>धीरे</mark> से चल रहा था। (He was walking slowly.)
'तेज़ी' inherently means speed. Using it to describe something slow would be contradictory. For slowness, use 'धीरे' (dheere).
Tips
Master the 'से'
Remember that 'तेज़ी' often pairs with 'से' to form the adverbial phrase 'तेज़ी से'. This is the most common way to describe an action happening rapidly. Without 'से', 'तेज़ी' usually acts as a noun referring to speed itself.
Stress and Vowels
Pay attention to the long vowel sounds in 'ते' (TAY) and 'ज़ी' (zee), and ensure the stress is on the first syllable. Correct pronunciation aids comprehension and natural-sounding speech.
Synonym Awareness
While 'तेज़ी' is common, familiarize yourself with related words like 'जल्दी', 'फुर्ती', and 'वेग' to express nuances of speed and quickness in different situations.
Adverb vs. Noun
Distinguish between 'तेज़ी' as a noun (speed, surge) and 'तेज़ी से' as an adverb (rapidly, quickly). This grammatical distinction is crucial for accurate sentence construction.
Active Application
Try to use 'तेज़ी से' in your own sentences describing everyday actions. The more you actively use it, the more natural it will become.
Listen for Collocations
Notice how 'तेज़ी' is used with other words in common phrases like 'तेज़ी से बढ़ना' or 'बाजार में तेज़ी'. This helps in understanding natural Hindi usage.
Speed and Progress
Understand that in many contexts, 'तेज़ी' is associated with progress, efficiency, and dynamism, reflecting cultural values placed on development and achievement.
Avoid Overuse
Like any adverb, overuse of 'तेज़ी से' can make your language sound repetitive. Use it when speed is a significant characteristic of the action or event.
Connect to English Equivalents
Think of 'तेज़ी' as 'speed' or 'quickness', and 'तेज़ी से' as 'rapidly' or 'swiftly'. This direct mapping can aid initial understanding.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Imagine a race car driver named 'Tez' who always drives with incredible 'तेज़ी'. The name 'Tez' sounds like the beginning of 'तेज़ी', and the image of a fast race car helps remember the meaning of speed.
Visual Association
Picture a cheetah, the fastest land animal, sprinting across the savanna. Associate the blur of its movement with the sound 'तेज़ी'. You can also visualize a speedometer needle shooting up rapidly to the highest mark, labeled 'तेज़ी'.
Word Web
Challenge
Try describing a short video clip of an action scene (like a car chase or a sports highlight) using the word 'तेज़ी' multiple times in Hindi. Focus on describing different aspects of the speed involved.
Word Origin
The word 'तेज़ी' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'तेजस्' (tejas), which means 'brightness', 'lustre', 'radiance', 'power', or 'speed'. Over time, in Prakrit and then Hindi, the form evolved to 'तेज' for speed and sharpness, and 'तेज़ी' specifically for the noun form representing speed or quickness.
Original meaning: Brightness, radiance, power, speed.
Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit -> Prakrit -> Hindi)Cultural Context
The word 'तेज़ी' itself is neutral. However, the context in which it's used can carry connotations. For example, describing someone's breathing with 'साँस की तेज़ी' (speed of breath) might imply exertion or panic. Using 'तेज़ी' to describe rapid changes in sensitive areas like disease spread or economic downturns should be done with factual accuracy and awareness of potential public concern.
In English-speaking contexts, 'तेज़ी' can be directly translated to 'speed', 'quickness', 'rapidity', or 'swiftness'. When used adverbially ('तेज़ी से'), it becomes 'rapidly', 'quickly', 'swiftly', or 'with speed'. The nuances often depend on whether the context is literal (physical speed) or figurative (speed of progress, thought, or change).
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Describing physical movement (running, driving, flying)
- तेज़ी से दौड़ना
- गाड़ी तेज़ी से चलाना
- चिड़िया तेज़ी से उड़ना
Economic and market trends
- बाज़ार में तेज़ी
- आर्थिक तेज़ी
- कीमतों में तेज़ी
Pace of work or progress
- काम में तेज़ी लाना
- तेज़ी से काम करना
- विकास की तेज़ी
Describing rapid changes or events
- मौसम में तेज़ी से बदलाव
- अफवाहें तेज़ी से फैलना
- स्थिति में तेज़ी
Figurative language (e.g., speed of thought)
- दिमाग की तेज़ी
- विचारों की तेज़ी
Conversation Starters
"आज आपने कोई काम तेज़ी से किया?"
"क्या आपको लगता है कि आजकल जीवन में तेज़ी बढ़ गई है?"
"जब आप तेज़ी से कुछ करते हैं, तो कैसा महसूस होता है?"
"किसी ऐसी चीज़ के बारे में बताएं जो हाल ही में तेज़ी से बदली हो।"
"क्या आप तेज़ी से निर्णय लेने वाले व्यक्ति हैं?"
Journal Prompts
उस क्षण का वर्णन करें जब आपने सबसे तेज़ी से कुछ किया हो। आपकी भावनाएं क्या थीं?
क्या आप अपने जीवन में किसी क्षेत्र में और तेज़ी लाना चाहेंगे? क्यों?
सोचिए कि अगर दुनिया अचानक से बहुत तेज़ी से चलने लगे तो क्या होगा। इसके फायदे और नुकसान क्या होंगे?
किसी ऐसी चीज़ के बारे में लिखें जिसने आपको आश्चर्यचकित किया हो, जैसे कि उसकी अप्रत्याशित तेज़ी।
क्या 'तेज़ी' हमेशा अच्छी होती है? अपने विचारों को लिखें।
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNot always. While 'तेज़ी से' is the most common adverbial form meaning 'rapidly' or 'quickly', 'तेज़ी' itself can be used as a noun meaning 'speed', 'quickness', or 'surge'. For example, 'बाजार में तेज़ी आई है' (There has been a surge in the market). However, when describing how an action is done, 'तेज़ी से' is generally preferred.
Yes, 'तेज़ी' can be used figuratively. For instance, 'दिमाग की तेज़ी' refers to quick-wittedness or the speed of thinking. You might also say someone's thoughts came with 'तेज़ी', meaning they thought rapidly.
'तेज़ी' focuses on the rate or intensity of an action or process – how fast it is happening. 'जल्दी' often refers to doing something within a short timeframe or before a deadline, emphasizing timing. 'तेज़ी' is about the pace, while 'जल्दी' is about the promptness or earliness.
The most common word for 'speed' or 'quickness' is 'तेज़ी' (tezi). Other related words include 'वेग' (veg - velocity, formal) and 'गति' (gati - speed, motion, pace - general term).
Not directly. 'तेज़ी' describes the speed of an action or process. However, you might describe the rapid onset of an emotion, e.g., 'उसके मन में तेज़ी से विचार आए' (Thoughts came rapidly to his mind), which could be related to an emotional response.
'तेज़ी' itself is primarily a noun meaning 'speed' or 'quickness'. However, when used with 'से' (se) as 'तेज़ी से', it functions as an adverb meaning 'rapidly' or 'quickly'.
'तेज़ी' is pronounced 'TAY-zee'. The stress is on the first syllable 'ते' (TAY), and the second syllable is 'ज़ी' (zee).
Very common phrases include 'तेज़ी से' (rapidly), 'बाजार में तेज़ी' (market surge), 'तेज़ी से बढ़ना' (to grow rapidly), and 'तेज़ी से फैलना' (to spread rapidly).
Absolutely. 'तेज़ी' is frequently used in economic contexts, such as 'आर्थिक तेज़ी' (economic boom/surge) or 'शेयर बाज़ार में तेज़ी' (surge in the stock market).
The most common opposite is 'धीरे' (dheere), meaning 'slowly'. In economic contexts, 'मंदी' (mandi - recession/slump) is the opposite of 'तेज़ी' (boom/surge).
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Summary
Tezi (तेज़ी) is an adverb meaning 'rapidly' or 'with great speed'. It's most often used as 'tezi se' (तेज़ी से) to describe how an action is done, emphasizing its quickness or swiftness.
- Tezi means with great speed, rapidly, or quickly.
- It's an adverb commonly used as 'tezi se' to describe how an action is performed.
- You'll hear it for movement, progress, and rapid changes.
- Use it to describe things happening fast, like running or growing.
Master the 'से'
Remember that 'तेज़ी' often pairs with 'से' to form the adverbial phrase 'तेज़ी से'. This is the most common way to describe an action happening rapidly. Without 'से', 'तेज़ी' usually acts as a noun referring to speed itself.
Context is Key
The meaning of 'तेज़ी' can shift slightly based on context. In sports, it's physical speed. In economics, it's growth or market activity. In general conversation, it's about how quickly something is done.
Stress and Vowels
Pay attention to the long vowel sounds in 'ते' (TAY) and 'ज़ी' (zee), and ensure the stress is on the first syllable. Correct pronunciation aids comprehension and natural-sounding speech.
Synonym Awareness
While 'तेज़ी' is common, familiarize yourself with related words like 'जल्दी', 'फुर्ती', and 'वेग' to express nuances of speed and quickness in different situations.
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आंबुलेंस
C1A vehicle specially equipped for taking sick or injured people to and from hospitals.
आहार संबंधी
C1Dietary, relating to diet or nutrition.
आहार विशेषज्ञ
B1A person who is an expert on diet and nutrition.
आहार योजना
B1A plan for what to eat; diet plan.
आईसीयू
B1Intensive Care Unit, a specialized hospital ward.
आकस्मिक
B1Sudden, accidental, emergency.
आँखों का डॉक्टर
A2An ophthalmologist or optometrist; eye doctor.
आनुवंशिक इंजीनियरिंग
C1The deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material.
आनुवंशिक परामर्श
C1A process of advising individuals or families affected by or at risk of genetic disorders.
आनुवंशिक उत्परिवर्तन
C1A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene.
