adjective
sofortig
immediate
Etwas passiert ohne Warten, direkt und sehr schnell.
Definition & meaning
The German adjective „sofortig“ means immediate, instant, or without delay. It describes something that happens or should happen right away, without waiting or any lapse of time.
Example meanings include:
- An immediate reaction → „eine sofortige Reaktion“
- Immediate payment → „sofortige Bezahlung“
It expresses urgency or directness in time.
Grammar & Word origin
- Part of speech: Adjective
- Forms: sofortig, sofortiger, am sofortigsten
- Related adverb: sofort (meaning immediately)
The word is derived from „sofort“ (adverb) + the adjectival suffix -ig, which turns temporal adverbs into descriptive adjectives. Thus, „sofortig“ literally means having the quality of happening immediately.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Er verlangt eine sofortige Antwort.adjective
He demands an immediate answer.
Die sofortige Abreise war unvermeidlich.adjective
The immediate departure was inevitable.
Können wir eine sofortige Lösung finden?adjective
Can we find an immediate solution?
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