Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #150
Word (Wort)

sofort

Translation (Übersetzung) immediately, right away, at once
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /zoˈfɔʁt/
A1
Adverb
Beginner
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Tags (Tags)
adverb time A1 basic vocabulary urgency
"Sofort" is a very common temporal adverb in German. It is not inflected and always remains the same. It can be used at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence. It is often used in commands and urgent requests. The word is a compound of "so" (thus) and "fort" (away), literally meaning "thus away," which evolved into its current meaning of immediate action.

sofort - German Adverb - sofort Meaning - sofort Translation - sofort Adverb Examples

sofort is a German Adverb

Learn sofort meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. sofort is classified as an Adverb in German grammar.

sofort Examples (Beispiele) in English

sofort examples with English translations. See how to use sofort in sentences. sofort example sentences in English below.

Komm sofort her!
Come here immediately!
Command
Ich rufe dich sofort zurück.
I'll call you back right away.
Promise
Das Problem muss sofort gelöst werden.
The problem must be solved immediately.
Urgent requirement
Sie hat sofort verstanden, was ich meine.
She understood immediately what I meant.
Quick comprehension
Er ist nach der Arbeit sofort nach Hause gegangen.
He went home right after work.
Sequential action

sofort Word Family - sofort Related Words - sofort Family Members

sofort Word Family (Wortfamilie)

sofort word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn sofort family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore sofort related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Derived Adjective (Abgeleitetes Adjektiv)
sofortig
Meaning: immediate
Example: Wir brauchen sofortige Hilfe. (We need immediate help.)
Adjective
Compound with Verb (Zusammensetzung mit Verb)
sofortstellen
Meaning: to establish immediately
Example: Die Polizei konnte den Täter sofortstellen. (The police were able to identify the perpetrator immediately.)
Verb

sofort Usage - sofort Collocations - sofort Idioms - sofort Synonyms - sofort Antonyms

sofort Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use sofort in context. Discover sofort collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master sofort usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

sofort Collocations (Kollokationen)

sofort collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn sofort word combinations and how to use sofort with other words naturally.

sofort kommen
to come immediately
High frequency
sofort antworten
to reply right away
High frequency
sofort bezahlen
to pay immediately
Medium frequency
sofort handeln
to act at once
Medium frequency
sofort verfügbar
immediately available
Medium frequency
sofort erkennen
to recognize instantly
Medium frequency
sofort reagieren
to react immediately
Medium frequency
sofort aufhören
to stop right away
High frequency
sofort liefern
to deliver immediately
Medium frequency
sofort helfen
to help right away
High frequency

sofort Idioms (Redewendungen)

sofort idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing sofort with meanings and explanations. Master sofort expressions used in everyday German.

auf der Stelle sofort
right this instant
An emphatic way to say "immediately," often used in commands.
sofort und ohne Umschweife
immediately and without delay
Used to emphasize that something should be done without any hesitation or detour.
sofort zur Tat schreiten
to spring into action immediately
To begin acting without any delay.

sofort Synonyms (Synonyme)

sofort synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for sofort and expand your German vocabulary. Learn sofort similar words and their usage.

gleich
Meaning: right away, in a moment
High similarity
augenblicklich
Meaning: instantly, this instant
High similarity
unverzüglich
Meaning: without delay, promptly
High similarity
postwendend
Meaning: by return mail, immediately
Medium similarity
umgehend
Meaning: immediately, without delay
High similarity
so schnell wie möglich
Meaning: as soon as possible
Medium similarity
auf der Stelle
Meaning: on the spot, immediately
High similarity
jetzt sofort
Meaning: right now
High similarity

sofort Antonyms (Antonyme)

sofort antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to sofort. Discover sofort opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

später
Meaning: later
allmählich
Meaning: gradually
langsam
Meaning: slowly
nach und nach
Meaning: little by little
in Kürze
Meaning: shortly, soon

sofort Semantically Related Words - sofort Contextually Related Words - sofort Thematically Related Words

sofort Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

sofort semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to sofort. Explore sofort related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn sofort contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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