German word
sofort in German sentences
sofort means "immediately" in English. Learn the word with article or verb notes, real German examples, and sentence practice.
Examples
Nach dem Fehler wird die Leitung sofort abgekoppelt.
After the error, the line is disconnected immediately.
Der Schwamm absorbiert die Flüssigkeit sofort.
The sponge absorbs the liquid immediately.
Der Koch spült das Messer sofort ab.
The cook rinses the knife immediately.
Der Verein stempelt jede Quittung sofort ab.
The association stamps every receipt immediately.
Wir waschen das Messer sofort ab.
We wash the knife immediately.
Common mistake
Do not memorize only the infinitive sofort. Read it in short sentences so word order and forms become familiar.