German word

umgehend

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊmgeːənt/

Meaning

  • adverbright away

Example

Ich rufe Sie umgehend zurück.

I will call you back right away.

Illustration for umgehend (right away)

More examples

Wir müssen umgehend reagieren.

We must respond right away.

Core concept

A message or task moves straight into action, with no waiting gap.

Common phrases

  • umgehend antworten

    reply right away

  • umgehend bearbeiten

    process immediately

  • umgehend reagieren

    respond promptly

Similar words

sofort: Right at that moment, with no pause before responding.
gleich: Shortly, after only a brief interval.
unverzüglich: Promptly and without permitting any delay.

Definition in German

umgehend heißt unmittelbar, ohne jeden Aufschub handeln oder geschehen lassen.

Word origin

Umgehend is formed from German umgehen with the ending -end and is lexicalized as an adverb for action that proceeds without delay.

Usage tips

  • Umgehend is especially common in formal letters, notices, and business communication, where it can sound urgent or official in ordinary conversation.

Other meanings

  • immediatelyadverb
  • promptlyadverb

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