German word

baldig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbaldɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveupcoming

Example

Wir planen ein baldiges Treffen.

We are planning an upcoming meeting.

Illustration for baldig (upcoming)

More examples

Wir hoffen auf eine baldige Entscheidung.

We hope for an upcoming decision.

Core concept

A planned event marked as close ahead on the calendar.

Common phrases

  • baldige Entscheidung

    upcoming decision

  • baldige Umsetzung

    upcoming implementation

  • baldige Veröffentlichung

    upcoming publication

Similar words

bald: Expected to happen soon or in the near future.
bevorstehend: Scheduled and close to happening.
kurzfristig: Planned with little preparation time or advance notice.

Definition in German

Meist attributiv vor einem Nomen gebraucht wird, um dessen baldiges Eintreten oder Vorhandensein zu kennzeichnen.

Word origin

Baldig is formed from bald, meaning "soon," with the adjective-forming suffix -ig.

Usage tips

  • As an attributive adjective, baldig takes regular endings such as baldige, baldigen, and baldiges according to case, gender, number, and determiner.

Other meanings

  • imminentadjective

Opposites

  • langwierigprotractedadjective
  • verzögertdelayedadjective

Related words

  • baldigstas soon as possibleadverb

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