baldig
imminent
Happening or occurring in the near future; coming soon.
EXAMPLE
Ich wünsche Ihnen eine baldige Genesung und hoffe, Sie schnell wiederzusehen.
I wish you a speedy recovery and hope to see you again soon.
baldig
imminent
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Word family
'Baldig' (imminent) is the adjective form of the adverb 'bald' (soon). It is used to describe a noun that is expected in the near future.
EXAMPLE
Wir erwarten eine baldige Entscheidung in dieser Angelegenheit.
We expect an imminent decision in this matter.
Sentence structure and usage
The adjective 'baldig' (imminent) is used almost exclusively before a noun (attributive use). Using it after the noun as part of the predicate, e.g. 'Die Genesung ist baldig' (The recovery is imminent), is very unusual and sounds unnatural.
EXAMPLE
Der baldige Frühling lässt die Temperaturen steigen.
The coming spring is causing temperatures to rise.
Typical collocations
'Baldig' (imminent) is often used in formal or written contexts in fixed expressions. Common combinations are 'baldige Genesung' (speedy recovery), 'baldige Antwort' (prompt reply), and 'baldiges Wiedersehen' (seeing each other again soon).
EXAMPLE
Wir bitten um eine baldige Antwort auf unser Schreiben.
We ask for a prompt reply to our letter.
Compare with
baldig vs bald
soon / almost
Both words refer to something that will happen in the near future. “Bald” is usually used adverbially with the verb, while “baldig” is an adjective that describes a noun and is inflected. So say “bald gesund werden” (get well soon), but “eine baldige Genesung” (a speedy recovery) or “eine baldige Antwort” (a prompt reply).
baldig
Nach der Behandlung hoffen alle auf eine baldige Genesung der Patientin.
After the treatment, everyone is hoping for the patient’s speedy recovery.
bald
Nach der Behandlung wird die Patientin hoffentlich bald wieder gesund.
After the treatment, everyone hopes that the patient will soon be well again.
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