Translation of German word "sobald" to English
sobald
/zoːbal/
Meaning
ConjunctionAs soon as; at the moment that something happens.
How to use
The subordinating conjunction sobald ('as soon as') introduces temporal clauses, sending the conjugated verb to the very end (Sobald ich ankomme, rufe ich dich an — As soon as I arrive, I will call you).
🇬🇧 English
as soon as
Example
Ich werde ins Kino gehen, sobald der Film anfängt.
I'll go to the cinema as soon as the film starts.
Ich werde ins Kino gehen, sobald ich Zeit habe.
I'll go to the cinema as soon as I have time.
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Common phrases
- sobald wie möglich— as soon as possible
- sobald ich kann— as soon as I can
- sobald er kommt— as soon as he comes / arrives
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The German word "sobald" is defined as: "As soon as; at the moment that something happens."
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The German word "sobald" means "as soon as" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich werde ins Kino gehen, sobald der Film anfängt." (which translates as "I'll go to the cinema as soon as the film starts.").
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