genast

Word: genast

Language: Swedish

Meaning in English:
Immediately, at once, straight away.

Explanation:
"Genast" is an adverb used to indicate that something will be done right away, without delay. It conveys a sense of urgency or promptness.

Example:

• "Jag kommer genast." – "I will come immediately."

Similar words / synonyms:

• Omedelbart – Also means immediately or instantly.
• Direkt – Means directly or immediately.

Differences:

• Genast often implies an action will follow very soon or right away after the statement is made—close to "at once."
• Omedelbart can sometimes convey a slightly more formal or urgent immediate action.
• Direkt is similar and can sometimes denote "without any intermediate steps," but is often used as "immediately" as well.

In many contexts, these words are interchangeable, but genast is very common in everyday spoken Swedish to express promptness.