schnellstens
as soon as possible
As quickly as possible; without any avoidable delay.
EXAMPLE
Wir müssen den Schaden schnellstens reparieren lassen.
We need to have the damage repaired as soon as possible.
schnellstens
as soon as possible
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Meanings
Usage tips
With modal verbs
'Schnellstens' (as soon as possible) is often used in requests or instructions with 'müssen' (must / have to) or 'sollen' (should / be supposed to). It refers to the action expressed by the infinitive and often comes directly before it.
EXAMPLE
Du solltest dich schnellstens um einen neuen Termin kümmern.
You should take care of arranging a new appointment as soon as possible.
Emphatic tone
'Schnellstens' (as soon as possible) adds strong emphasis to a request or instruction. Even when used with 'bitte' (please), it can sound demanding, especially in professional messages.
EXAMPLE
Bitte schicken Sie mir die fehlenden Unterlagen schnellstens zu.
Please send me the missing documents as soon as possible.
Typical collocations
Common expressions include 'etwas schnellstens erledigen' (to take care of something as soon as possible), 'etwas schnellstens klären' (to resolve something as soon as possible), and 'sich schnellstens bei jemandem melden' (to get in touch with someone as soon as possible). These combinations are especially suitable for outstanding tasks and necessary responses.
EXAMPLE
Melde dich bitte schnellstens bei deiner Ärztin, um die Ergebnisse zu besprechen.
Please contact your doctor as soon as possible to discuss the results.
In real life
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