Meaning of ātrs | Babel Free
[ˈāːtɾs]Definitions
- fast, quick, rapid (capable of moving long distances in a short time; in rapid tempo)
- fast, quick (which takes place or is made in a short time)
- quick to become angry, short-tempered, temperamental
- quick (lasting a short time)
Examples
“ātra mašīna”
fast car
“visātrakais skrējējs”
the fastest runner
“ātra runa”
fast talk
“ātra izaugsme”
rapid growth
“pulkstenis ir ātrāks”
the clock is fast (= shows the wrong time, later than it really is)
“visātrākais ir gaismas stars; tā atrums ir 300 000 kilometru sekundē”
the fastest (entity) is a light ray; its speed is 300 000 kilometers per second
“ātrs skrējiens”
quick race
“ātra elpošana”
quick breathing
“ātra uzvara”
quick victory
“ātra nāve”
quick death
“ātrs lēmums”
quick decision
“ātrā (medicīniskā) palīdzība”
first aid (lit. quick medical help)
“ātras dabas cilvkēs”
short-tempered person (lit. a person with a quick nature)
“lepna un ātra tā pārtrauca īso sarunu, paturēdama pēdējo vārdu”
proud and quick (= short-tempered), she interrupted the short conversation, keeping the last word (for herself)
“tad viņš uzmeta ātru skatu Ilzei”
then he cast a quick glance at Ilze
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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