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as soon as possible
Expresses that something should or will happen as quickly as possible. It means that no unnecessary time should be lost.
Bitte beantworten Sie diese E-Mail schnellstmöglich.
Please reply to this email as soon as possible.
The word is a compound of the superlative 'schnellst-' (fastest) and the word 'möglich' (possible). It literally means 'as quickly as is possible in the fastest way.'
Wir brauchen die Unterlagen schnellstmöglich zurück.
We need the documents back as soon as possible.
'Schnellstmöglich' (as soon as possible) is often used in formal or business contexts, for example in emails or official notices.
Der Schaden muss schnellstmöglich behoben werden.
The damage must be repaired as soon as possible.
As an adverb, 'schnellstmöglich' (as soon as possible) usually stands in the middle of the sentence. But for more emphasis, it can also stand at the beginning of the sentence, followed directly by the verb.
Sie müssen das Formular schnellstmöglich einreichen.
You must submit the form as soon as possible.
immediately
'sofort' and 'schnellstmöglich' both say that no unnecessary time should be lost. But 'sofort' means: right now, without waiting. 'schnellstmöglich' means: as quickly as possible in the situation. That may also be later, if something else has to be done first. Learners may confuse the words because both sound urgent. As a guide: if something should happen right now, 'sofort' fits. If something should happen as soon as possible, 'schnellstmöglich' fits.
Die Kundin schickt die fehlenden Unterlagen schnellstmöglich nach.
The customer will send the missing documents as soon as possible.
Simon kommt sofort ins Sekretariat, weil der Termin geändert wurde.
Simon is coming to the office right away because the appointment was changed.