SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION

sobald/zoˈbalt/as soon as

sobald is a German subordinating conjunction that means as soon as. It is pronounced /zoˈbalt/.

Definitions

1.at the moment when; as soon as(temporal/conditional)

a.used to introduce a subordinate clause expressing that something happens immediately after another event

Sobald ich zu Hause bin, rufe ich dich an.As soon as I am home, I will call you.

b.used for conditions that trigger an immediate action/event

Du kannst gehen, sobald du fertig bist.You can go as soon as you are finished.

Frequently asked questions

What does "sobald" mean in English?
"sobald" means as soon as. It is a German subordinating conjunction.
How do you pronounce "sobald"?
"sobald" is pronounced /zoˈbalt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "sobald"?
"sobald" is a subordinating conjunction in German.

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