# sofort

sofort is a German adverb meaning “immediately”.

## In other languages

- Русский: сейчас, тотчас, немедленно
- Українська: негайно, відразу, одразу

## Meanings

1. immediately, at once
   - Das Programm fiel ihr aus der Hand. Anton nahm sofort das glatte Heftchen auf. — The programme fell from her hand. Anton picked the glossy pamphlet up immediately.
2. immediately; instantly
   - Bitte schließe sofort diese Tür.

## Examples

- Ich habe mich sofort in sie verliebt. — I fell for her immediately.
- Ich schrieb ihm, er solle sofort kommen. — I wrote to him to come immediately.
- Falls etwas passiert, ruf mich sofort an. — If anything happens, ring me immediately.
- Tom hätte sofort die Polizei rufen sollen. — Tom should've called the police right away.
- Warum hast du mir nicht sofort geschrieben? — Why didn't you write to me right away?

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