adjectiveadverb
zeitnah
promptly · timely · prompt
The German word "zeitnah" is an adjective (or adverb) meaning "timely" or "prompt", literally "close to time".
- Made of:
- Zeit = time
- nah = near, close
It describes something that happens soon after an event or within a short period.
Similar words:
- bald (soon)
- unmittelbar (immediate)
- rasch (quick, rapidly)
Differences:
- "Zeitnah" emphasizes proximity in time but not necessarily immediate action.
- "Unmittelbar" means directly or immediately without delay.
- "Bald" is more general “soon” without precise timing.
- "Rasch" stresses speed more than timing relative to an event.
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Examples
Wir sollten das Problem zeitnah lösen.adverb
We should solve the problem promptly.
Trotz aller Hindernisse ist eine zeitnahe Umsetzung geplant.adjective
Despite all obstacles, a timely implementation is planned.
Ein zeitnaher Termin war leider nicht verfügbar.adjective
Unfortunately, a prompt appointment was not available.
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