No. 476 in German
schneller
"Faster"
In a sentence
Der Zug ist schneller als das Auto.
The train is faster than the car.
Here, "schneller" is used as a comparative adjective comparing the speeds of the train and the car.
Kannst du etwas schneller sprechen?
Can you speak a little faster?
In this instance, "schneller" is used adverbially, modifying the verb "sprechen" to indicate a quicker manner of speaking.
Ein schneller Vogel flog am Fenster vorbei.
A quick bird flew past the window.
Here, "schneller" functions as an adjective describing the noun "Vogel" (bird), agreeing in gender and case.
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