English–German
“as soon as” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/zoˈbalt/
Example
Ich schicke dir die Datei, sobald sie fertig ist.
I'll send you the file as soon as it's ready.
How to say “as soon as” in German
“As soon as” in German is sobald.
A completed condition acts like a signal that immediately releases the next event.
Example sentences with sobald
Ruf mich an, sobald du fertig bist.
Call me as soon as you’re finished.
Tips for using sobald
- German commonly uses the present tense after sobald for a future event, so sobald sie fertig ist can refer to future completion.