# pfeilschnell

pfeilschnell is a German adjective meaning “swift as an arrow”.

## Meanings

1. swift as an arrow
2. _figurative_ as swift as an arrow
   - Pfeilschnell sauste das Auto an uns vorbei.

## Examples

- Die Zeit fliegt pfeilschnell dahin. — Time flies like an arrow.
- Das Kätzchen sprang aus dem Küchenfenster und lief pfeilschnell in den Garten unserer Nachbarn. — The kitten jumped out of the kitchen window and ran into our neighbours' garden.

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