No. 662 in Estonian
kiiremini
"Kiiremini" means "faster" in English.
In a sentence
Ma jooksen kiiremini, kui ma olen motiveeritud.
I run faster when I am motivated.
Here, 'kiiremini' is used as a comparative adverb modifying the verb 'jooksen' to indicate increased speed under specific circumstances.
Kiiremini saab töö tehtud, kui me teeme seda koos.
The task is completed faster if we do it together.
In this case, 'kiiremini' describes the manner in which the task can be completed, emphasizing the comparative aspect of expediency.
Autoga saab Tallinnasse kiiremini kui jalgrattaga.
You can get to Tallinn faster by car than by bicycle.
Here, 'kiiremini' is used to compare the speed of different modes of transportation, emphasizing the relative quickness of one option over another.
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