gau

Meaning

1. quickly
2. soon

Etymology

Inherited from Old Frisian: gā

In summary

From Old Frisian gā, from Proto-Germanic *ganhuz.

Sentences

Wy fûnen elkoar al gau hiel aardich .

We soon found each other very nice.

De brânwacht wie gau teplak om it fjoer te bestriden.

The fire department was quickly on the scene to fight the fire.

Kinst der gau eefkes wat ite yn ien fan de yttintsjes.

You can quickly eat something in one of the restaurants.

De taksy ried rjochttroch en waard al gau wei efter de bocht.

The taxi drove straight ahead and soon left behind the bend.

Ik moast de fyts noch even gau achter yn de auto goaie.

I had to quickly throw the bike in the back of the car.

Hy docht der alles oan om sa gau mooglik wer fit te wêzen.

He is doing everything to be fit again as soon as possible.