hızlı vs seri
Turkish word comparison
Listen to hızlı
Listen to seri
| hızlı | seri |
|---|---|
HIZ-lı adjective | seh-REE adjective |
| fast; quick; moving or happening at a high speed | rapid; brisk; fast-moving |
How they differ
Seri is more specific than hızlı and often suggests an energetic, efficient, or brisk manner, especially in movements, work, or actions done one after another. It can sound a bit more descriptive of efficiency or agility than plain speed alone.
When to use each
When to use hızlı: Use hızlı for general speed without adding extra nuance.
When to use seri: Use seri when you want to highlight briskness, agility, or fast, efficient handling of something.
Side-by-side examples
- Koşucu çok hızlı koşuyor.
(The runner is running very fast.) - Koşucu çok seri koşuyor.
(The runner is running very briskly.)
Register & nuance: Seri is neutral but somewhat more vivid than hızlı, and it is especially common in phrases about work, movement, or performance.