sofortig
immediate
Meaning of sofortig
auf der Stelle geschehend oder erledigt
happening or done at once
Pronunciation
sofortig with English translation
sofortig usage examples
Ich brauche eine sofortige Antwort.
I need an immediate answer.
Der Arzt gab sofortige Hilfe.
The doctor gave immediate help.
sofortig synonyms
What's the difference between sofortig, unmittelbar, augenblicklich, prompt, unverzüglich, direkt, and ständig
Means “direct” or “without an interval”; often used in time or cause contexts.
Emphasizes instant action: “at that very moment,” “instantly.” Slightly stronger and more precise than just “immediately.”
Means “quick” and “without delay,” especially for a reaction, answer, or service. Often sounds more formal and slightly bookish.
Very close to “immediately,” but usually sounds more formal. Common in instructions, rules, and official language.
Usually means “direct,” “straight,” or “without an intermediary.” It can be close to “immediately” only in some contexts, but more often it refers to directness or a direct route.
In everyday speech it often means “right now” or “in a minute,” close to “immediately.” Very common, but less formal.
The closest everyday equivalent to “immediately.” A very direct and common word for instant action.
Advanced: broader words
Does not mean “immediately.” It means “constantly,” “all the time,” or “continuously.” Clearly different in meaning.
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Questions about this word
What does sofortig mean?
happening or done at once
How do you pronounce sofortig?
sofortig is pronounced [ˈzoːˌfɔʁtɪç].
How is sofortig used in a sentence?
I need an immediate answer. Translation: Ich brauche eine sofortige Antwort.
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