German word

sofortig

Pronunciation

IPA/zoˈfɔʁtɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveimmediate

Example

Er gab eine sofortige Antwort.

He gave an immediate answer.

Illustration for sofortig (immediate)

More examples

Die Verletzung erforderte sofortige medizinische Versorgung.

The injury required immediate medical care.

Core concept

An action that takes effect the moment it is needed, with no noticeable pause.

Common phrases

  • sofortige Reaktion

    immediate reaction

  • sofortige Hilfe

    immediate help

  • mit sofortiger Wirkung

    with immediate effect

Similar words

unmittelbar: Following directly, with no time gap in between.
augenblicklich: Happening in an instant or within an extremely short time.
unverzüglich: Requiring prompt action or processing without any delay.

Definition in German

Unmittelbar wirksam, ohne merkliche Verzögerung

Word origin

The adjective sofortig is formed from the adverb sofort with the adjective-forming suffix -ig.

Usage tips

  • So sofortig modifies a noun in phrases such as eine sofortige Antwort, while sofort is the usual adverb in sofort antworten.

Other meanings

  • instantaneousadjective
  • promptadjective

Opposites

  • verzögertdelayedadjective
  • verspätetlateadjective

Related words

  • Sofortwirkungimmediate effectnoun
  • Sofortmaßnahmeimmediate measurenoun

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