German word

prompt

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁɔmpt/

Meaning

  • adverbright away

Example

Können Sie bitte prompt antworten?

Could you please reply right away?

Illustration for prompt (right away)

More examples

Wir müssen prompt handeln, um das Problem zu lösen.

We must act right away to solve the problem.

Core concept

A request triggers an action at once, like a switch with no waiting interval.

Common phrases

  • prompt auf Anfragen reagieren

    respond right away to inquiries

  • prompt Rückmeldung geben

    give feedback right away

  • prompt handeln

    act right away

Similar words

sofort: Right away, with action or response starting without delay.
gleich: Before long, within a brief period of time.
umgehend: Promptly and without delay, especially in business messages.

Definition in German

ohne Verzögerung oder Zögern handeln oder sofort antworten.

Word origin

German adopted prompt from French prompt, ultimately derived from Latin promptus and associated with being ready for action.

Usage tips

  • German prompt does not normally mean to remind or cue someone as English prompt can; auffordern or erinnern may express those meanings.

Other meanings

  • promptlyadverb

Opposites

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