Meaning
used to express that something is done quickly or without much preparation
Primary Function
Expressing haste or immediacy
Communicative Purpose
to signal that something is done quickly or immediately
Pattern
auf die Schnelle
Core Structure
auf die Schnelle
Função primária
Expressing haste or immediacy
Propósito comunicativo
to signal that something is done quickly or immediately
Situações de gatilho
ordering at a café, making spontaneous decisions, finding quick solutions
Contextos
informal conversations, everyday situations, service encounters
Padrão
auf die Schnelle
Estrutura central
auf die Schnelle
Slots de substituição
No variable slots — the phrase is fixed.
Colocados típicos
- machen
- erledigen
- klären
- erklären
- regeln
Substituições comuns
- schnell (similar but less idiomatic)
- rasch (similar)
- im Handumdrehen (more formal)
- sofort (more direct)
Erros comuns
Incorrect case (e.g., *auf den Schnelle*), incorrect capitalization of *Schnelle*, confusion with *auf die Schnellen* (plural)
Similar / contraste
im Handumdrehen, sofort, in aller Eile, ohne Vorwarnung
Interferências
English speakers may mistakenly translate it as “on the quick” or assume it follows the same pattern as “in a hurry,” which can lead to incorrect word order.
Família do chunk
- auf die Schnelle
- im Handumdrehen
- sofort
- in kurzer Zeit
- rasch
- schnell
Nuance
Emphasizes that something is done quickly, often without thorough preparation; sounds casual and informal.
Efeito pragmático
Signals urgency and an informal attitude, can reduce perceived commitment.
Dica de memória
quickly done
Nota
Die Redewendung ist umgangssprachlich und sollte in formellen Schreiben vermieden werden.
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