sobald vs sobald
German word comparison
Listen to sobald
Listen to sobald
| sobald | sobald |
|---|---|
zo-BALT conjunction | zo-BALT conjunction |
| as soon as; once something happens, usually followed by a clause describing the next action | as soon as; once |
How they differ
This is the baseline word rather than a synonym. In German it introduces the next action or event immediately after another one happens.
When to use each
When to use sobald: Use it when you want the standard, neutral way to say that one thing happens immediately after another.
When to use sobald: Use a true synonym such as one of the words below instead of a repeated 'sobald' in the same text.
Side-by-side examples
- Sobald ich Zeit habe, rufe ich dich an.
(As soon as I have time, I’ll call you.) - Ich komme, sobald ich Zeit habe.
(I’ll come as soon as I have time.)
Register & nuance: Neutral and common in both spoken and written German.