# sobald

sobald is a German conjunction meaning “as soon as”.

## In other languages

- Русский: сразу, тотчас

## Meanings

1. _subordinating_ as soon as, by the time
   - Ich rufe meine Frau an, sobald ich in meinem Hotel bin. — I'll call my wife as soon as I am in my hotel.

## Examples

- Ich werde das tun, sobald ich kann. — I'll do it as soon as I can.
- Ruf mich an, sobald du dort ankommst. — Ring me as soon as you arrive.
- Er verspricht anzurufen, sobald er angekommen ist. — He promises to ring as soon as he arrives.
- Schreib mir, sobald du da bist. — Write to me as soon as you get there.
- Sobald Sie soweit sind, rufen Sie! — Ring as soon as you're ready.

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