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immediately
At once, without culpable delay or unnecessary postponement. This word is often used in formal or business correspondence.
Bitte überweisen Sie den Rechnungsbetrag umgehend.
Please transfer the invoice amount immediately.
'Umgehend' (immediately) is derived from the verb 'umgehen' (to go around / deal with). The meaning 'sofort' (immediately) comes from the old idea of doing something 'ohne Umweg' (without a detour). So you do not go around a problem, but directly toward it.
Der Schaden wurde umgehend repariert.
The damage was repaired immediately.
This word belongs to formal language and is mainly used in business or official correspondence. In everyday language, one would more likely say 'sofort' (immediately) or 'gleich' (right away).
Wir bitten um eine umgehende Antwort auf diese E-Mail.
We request an immediate response to this email.
'Umgehend' (immediately) can be used as an adverb describing a verb, or as an adjective before a noun. Both uses are common in formal contexts.
Wir werden Ihre Anfrage umgehend bearbeiten.
We will process your request immediately.
immediately
Sofort and umgehend both call for action without delay. Sofort is neutral and can emphasize that something should begin immediately. Umgehend is typically used in formal or business communication and requires something to be dealt with without unnecessary delay.
Bitte senden Sie uns die fehlenden Unterlagen umgehend zu.
Please send us the missing documents immediately.
Bitte schick mir die fehlenden Unterlagen sofort.
Please send me the missing documents immediately.
