Also means
swiftly
Usage Note
hurtig is slightly old-fashioned but still common in storytelling and colloquial use: hurtig davonlaufen, hurtig erledigen. It implies sprightly speed and is warmer in tone than the neutral schnell.
Examples
"Sie erledigte die Hausaufgaben hurtig, um noch spielen zu gehen."
Natural Translation
She finished her homework briskly so she could still go and play.
Literal Translation
She completed the homework briskly, to still to-play to go.
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