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sofort

right away

Meaning of sofort

immediately

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German[zoˈfɔʁt]
right away
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sofort belongs to the topic "Rooms and Furniture". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between sofort / gleich / zügig

🇩🇪German
sofort

A rather formal and somewhat old-fashioned word meaning “at once” or “immediately.” It is used less often than “gleich” or “sofort.”

A2Rarely

Der Arzt kam sogleich ins Zimmer.

Врач тотчас вошёл в комнату.

🇩🇪German

Very common and conversational, meaning “right now” or “immediately.” It is often a bit softer than the more formal “unverzüglich.”

A2Very Often

Ich komme gleich zurück.

Я сейчас же вернусь.

🇩🇪German

Means “quickly” or “at a good pace,” but not always exactly “right away.” It often describes the speed of an action rather than instant timing.

A2Very Often

Die Bearbeitung erfolgt zügig.

Обработка происходит быстро.

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how to pronounce sofort

[zoˈfɔʁt]

sofort translation

right away

sofort transcription

[zoˈfɔʁt]

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sofort meaning: what does it mean?

ohne Verzögerung; unmittelbar

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