schleunigst
as quickly as possible
As fast as possible; without any delay. The word expresses great urgency or an emphatic request.
EXAMPLE
Du musst schleunigst zum Arzt gehen!
You need to go to the doctor as quickly as possible!
schleunigst
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Meanings
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Word formation
“Schleunigst” is the superlative form of the adjective “schleunig” (quick). The ending “-st” intensifies the meaning to “as fast as absolutely possible” or “as quickly as possible.”
EXAMPLE
Bitte ruf mich schleunigst zurück, es ist dringend!
Please call me back as quickly as possible; it’s urgent!
Urgent tone
This adverb expresses very high urgency and is often used in commands or urgent requests. It has a demanding, not neutral, character.
EXAMPLE
Der Chef will, dass du diesen Bericht schleunigst fertigstellst.
The boss wants you to finish this report as quickly as possible.
Sentence position
As an adverb, “schleunigst” usually stands in the middle part of the sentence (in the Mittelfeld) and refers directly to the verb of the action that is supposed to be carried out quickly.
EXAMPLE
Du musst dich schleunigst um diese Angelegenheit kümmern.
You need to take care of this matter as quickly as possible.
Compare with
schleunigst vs umgehend
immediate
Both words call for a response without unnecessary delay. Umgehend refers more to taking action without delay, while schleunigst additionally emphasizes the greatest possible haste and an emphatic request. Umgehend is suitable in factual communication; under particular time pressure, schleunigst can express greater urgency.
schleunigst
Bitte reparieren Sie die gefährliche Tür schleunigst.
Please repair the dangerous door as quickly as possible.
umgehend
Bitte bearbeiten Sie die Kundenbeschwerde umgehend.
Please process the customer complaint immediately.
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