Bald
Example: Ich komme bald nach Hause, warte auf mich.
Definition
"Bald" is an adverb used to indicate that something will happen in a short time or soon. For example, in the sentence "Ich komme bald nach Hause," it means the speaker will arrive home shortly or without much delay.
Etymology
The adverb "bald" originates from Old High German "bald," meaning 'immediately' or 'soon.' Interestingly, its meaning has remained quite consistent over centuries, always conveying a sense of quickness or imminence.
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"Bald" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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