sofort

adv · /zoˈfɔʁt/ ·

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle Low German so vōrt, from so (intensifier) + vōrt (“forth; soon”). Written as one word from the 16th century.

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.