schnellsten

Schnellsten is the superlative form of the German adjective schnell, meaning fast or quick. It marks the highest degree of speed within a defined group or comparison. In English, it translates to “fastest” or “quickest” depending on context. The form is used in attributive position with a definite determiner or in phrases that denote the fastest among several items, for example: die schnellsten Autos (the fastest cars) or die schnellsten Zeiten (the fastest times).

Grammatically, schnellsten is the plural, attributive superlative form. In singular, the corresponding forms are der schnellste (masculine), die schnellste (feminine), and das schnellste (neuter). In predicate position, the adverbial superlative is am schnellsten, as in Er fährt am schnellsten. Common usage includes referring to groups or lists, such as Die schnellsten Autos im Rennen or Die schnellsten Zeiten bei einem Wettkampf.

Etymology and usage notes: schnell derives from Old High German snell, with the superlative suffix -sten forming the highest degree of speed. Schnellsten appears in contexts describing peak performance, efficiency, or reaction times, and can be used across domains such as sports, automotive engineering, technology, and media. While largely synonymous with fastest, its precise form changes with gender, number, and determiners, requiring attention to German adjective declension rules.