Ways to say it
| Urdu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| تیز | tez | /t̪eːz/ (Standard, Urdu) |
| جلد | jald | |
| تند | tund | |
| سریع | sarī | /sə.ɾiː/ (Standard, Urdu) |
| عجول | ajūl | |
| عاجل | ājil | |
| چابک | cabuk |
The word تیز is the most common way to describe something moving at a high speed, such as a fast car or a fast runner. In contrast, چابک is specifically used to describe quickness in terms of agility, nimbleness or dexterity. The word عجول often carries a connotation of being 'hasty' or 'impatient' in a way that might imply a lack of carefulness, rather than just physical speed.
Which one should you use?
While تیز refers to the speed of motion, جلد is more commonly used to mean 'soon' or 'in a short amount of time' regarding the timing of an event.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The word سریع is a formal, Arabic-derived term often found in literature, news or academic contexts to describe rapid movement or processes. The word فوری is an alternative option for "quick" in Urdu. The phrase جلدی سے is a popular way to express "quickly" in informal conversations.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is tez, and the IPA is /t̪eːz/.
Did you know?
- The word جلد can also mean 'skin' in Urdu because it shares an etymological root with the Arabic word for 'leather' or 'hide'.
- While تیز describes speed, it is also the standard Urdu word used to describe a 'sharp' knife or a 'piercing' sound.
- Urdu speakers use تیز to describe a 'strong' or 'intense' smell, similar to how an English speaker might say a scent is 'sharp'.
Examples in context
- مقابلہ تمام جگہوں پر فوری طور پر دستیاب ہو گیا ہے۔The competition is now available quickly at all locations.
- اس کام کو جلدی کرنے کے لئے میں تیار ہوں۔I am ready to do this work quickly.
- وہ بہت تیز دوڑتا ہے۔Woh bohat taiz dortaa hai.He runs very fast.
- یہ گاڑی بہت تیز ہے۔Yeh gaari bohat taiz hai.This car is very fast.
- باہر تیز ہوا چل رہی ہے۔Bahar taiz hawa chal rahi hai.There is a strong wind blowing outside.
Example conversation
Sara and Ahmed are walking to a bus stop.
- سارہ Saraاحمد، ہمیں تیز چلنا ہوگا۔Ahmed, hamein taiz chalna hoga.Ahmed, we have to walk quick.
- احمد Ahmedبس ابھی نہیں آئی؟Bus abhi nahi aayi?Has the bus not arrived yet?
- سارہ Saraنہیں، لیکن وقت کم ہے۔Nahi, lekin waqt kam hai.No, but time is short.
- احمد Ahmedٹھیک ہے، میں تیز چلتا ہوں۔Theek hai, mein taiz chalta hoon.Okay, I will walk quick.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “quick” translations and entries تیز, جلد, تند, سریع, عجول, چابک, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries تیز, جلد, سریع, CC BY-SA 4.0.
