snel→ fastDutch word meaning
"snel" is a A1-level Dutch word meaning "fast". Below you can find 20 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Dutch conversations.
20 stories
Example Sentences

The Three Little Pigs
Het gaat heel snel en makkelijk.
It is very fast and easy.

The Tortoise and the Hare
De haas is heel snel.
The hare is very fast.

My Best Friend
Hij rent heel snel.
He runs very fast.

Playing Football
Lisa rent snel.
Lisa runs fast.

Swimming Lessons
Haar benen bewegen snel in het water.
Her legs move fast in the water.

The Boy Who Cried Wolf
De dorpelingen komen snel.
The villagers come quickly.

Walking the Dog
Max rent heel snel.
Max runs very fast.

The Wrong Phone Call
Ze toetst het nummer snel in.
She types the number quickly.

Apologizing for Being Late
De bus komt snel.
The bus comes quickly.

Buying a Metro Ticket
De metro komt zo.
The metro arrives soon.

The Embarrassing Typo
Hij drinkt zijn koffie snel.
He drinks his coffee quickly.

Finding WiFi Abroad
Zijn moeder antwoordt snel.
His mother replies quickly.

Theme Park Adventure
De achtbaan ging heel snel en had veel loopings.
The roller coaster went very fast and had many loops.

Asking for Permission
'Ja, dat mag. Wees alsjeblieft snel,' antwoordt de leraar.
'Yes, you may. Please be quick,' the teacher responds.

The Secret
'Oh, niemand belangrijk,' antwoordde Sophie snel.
'Oh, nobody important,' Sophie replied quickly.

Phone Conversation
'Ik weet het, de tijd vliegt zo snel!' beaamde Lisa.
'I know, time flies so fast!' Lisa agreed.

The Sunburn
Ze pakte snel haar strandtas in.
She packed her beach bag quickly.

The Volleyball Game
Lucia was snel en bewoog vlug.
Lucia was fast and moved quickly.

Renewing Your Passport
Ze moest snel handelen als ze de reis wilde maken.
She needed to act quickly if she wanted to make the trip.

The AI Chatbot
De chatbot was snel, nauwkeurig en gemakkelijk te gebruiken.
The chatbot was fast, accurate, and easy to use.
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