German word

unverzüglich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊnfɛɐ̯t͡syːklɪç/

Meaning

  • adverbimmediately

Example

Bitte reagieren Sie unverzüglich.

Please respond immediately.

Illustration for unverzüglich (immediately)

More examples

Bitte überweisen Sie den Betrag unverzüglich.

Please transfer the amount immediately.

Core concept

A required response moves straight from the request to action, leaving no interval for delay.

Common phrases

  • unverzüglich zahlen

    pay immediately

  • unverzüglich vorlegen

    submit immediately

Similar words

sofort: At once, with no hesitation or pause before acting.
gleich: Within a short time, rather than at a later point.
sogleich: Immediately after the relevant event or request.
umgehend: Promptly, especially when handling a process or response.

Definition in German

ohne jede Verzögerung reagieren oder handeln

Word origin

Unverzüglich derives from German un- meaning 'not', Verzug meaning 'delay', and the adjective-forming suffix -lich; the adjective is also used adverbially.

Usage tips

  • Unverzüglich is formal and common in official or business writing, while sofort or gleich is usually more conversational.

Other meanings

  • promptlyadverb
  • at onceadverb

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