Sofort
Example: Ich rufe dich sofort an, wenn ich zu Hause bin.
Definition
"Sofort" is an adverb meaning immediately or without any delay. It is used to indicate that an action will happen at once or as soon as possible, as in the phrase 'Ich rufe dich sofort an,' meaning 'I will call you immediately.'
Etymology
The German word "sofort" originates from Middle High German, combining 'so' (meaning 'so' or 'thus') and 'fort' (meaning 'away' or 'forth'). Together, they emphasize the notion of something happening straight away, much like saying 'right away' in English.
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"Sofort" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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