Meaning
A reply given without delay.
Cultural Background
Russians are heavy users of Telegram. A 'быстрый ответ' is expected within minutes in social circles, and 'ghosting' is taken quite personally. In Russian business, replying quickly is a way to build trust (доверие). It shows you are a serious partner. In Moscow, everything is 'быстро'. In rural areas, people might prefer a phone call over a 'быстрый ответ' in a messenger. Younger Russians might use English loanwords like 'реплай' (reply) but still use 'быстрый' with it.
Email Hack
Always start a follow-up email with 'Спасибо за быстрый ответ' even if they took a while. It encourages them to be faster next time!
Gender Check
Don't say 'быстрое ответ'. 'Ответ' is masculine. This is a common mistake for English speakers.
Meaning
A reply given without delay.
Email Hack
Always start a follow-up email with 'Спасибо за быстрый ответ' even if they took a while. It encourages them to be faster next time!
Gender Check
Don't say 'быстрое ответ'. 'Ответ' is masculine. This is a common mistake for English speakers.
Telegram Etiquette
In Russia, leaving someone on 'read' (две галочки) without a быстрый ответ is considered quite rude.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'быстрый'.
Спасибо за _______ ответ!
'Ответ' is masculine, so we use 'быстрый'.
Which sentence is more natural for a business email?
You want to thank a partner for their speed.
'Быстрый ответ' is the standard neutral/formal collocation.
Complete the dialogue.
А: Я отправил тебе письмо. Б: Я уже ответил. А: Ого, это был очень _______ _______!
The context requires a noun phrase to describe the action.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are waiting for a taxi and messaging the driver.
You need information quickly to know when the taxi arrives.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
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Practice Bank
4 exercisesСпасибо за _______ ответ!
'Ответ' is masculine, so we use 'быстрый'.
You want to thank a partner for their speed.
'Быстрый ответ' is the standard neutral/formal collocation.
А: Я отправил тебе письмо. Б: Я уже ответил. А: Ого, это был очень _______ _______!
The context requires a noun phrase to describe the action.
Situation: You are waiting for a taxi and messaging the driver.
You need information quickly to know when the taxi arrives.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss and your best friend.
Yes, but 'реакция' means 'reaction'. Use it for physical movements or emotional responses.
Say 'Спасибо за быстрый ответ'.
A 'медленный ответ' (slow reply) or 'долгий ответ' (long/delayed reply).
Use 'быстрый' with nouns (быстрый ответ) and 'быстро' with verbs (ответить быстро).
Usually, it's for written replies. For a phone call, you'd say 'быстро перезвонил' (called back quickly).
Because 'ответ' is inanimate. In the Accusative case, inanimate masculine nouns don't change.
Yes, it sounds slightly more professional and proactive.
You can say: 'Буду благодарен за быстрый ответ' (I would be grateful for a quick reply).
Not necessarily. It only refers to the speed of the delivery, not the length of the text.
Related Phrases
Дать ответ
builds onTo give an answer
Оперативный ответ
synonymPrompt/Professional response
Уклончивый ответ
contrastEvasive answer
Автоответчик
specialized formAnswering machine
