German · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Soon" in German: bald
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Soon in German is bald. Say Bis bald for see you soon, and so bald wie möglich for as soon as possible.
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How to pronounce bald
Say it
BAHLT
/balt/
BAHLT. Clear ah vowel, final d like t.
"Soon" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| bald | soon Default adverb. | Default adverb. |
| so bald wie möglich | as soon as possible Formal/urgent. | Formal/urgent. |
| bis bald | see you soon Parting phrase. | Parting phrase. |
| demnächst | soon / shortly Near-future alternative. | Near-future alternative. |
How to use bald in real life
- 1Delivery update
Das Paket kommt bald.
The parcel is coming soon.
Bald at the end is natural.
- 2Work message
Ich melde mich bald bei dir.
I'll get back to you soon.
Bald bei dir = soon to you.
- 3Urgent ask
Schick es so bald wie möglich.
Send it as soon as possible.
Fixed ASAP phrase.
Mistakes English speakers make with bald
Incorrect: Ich komme soon.
Correct: Ich komme bald.
Use bald, not English soon.
Incorrect: balde
Correct: bald
No -e ending on the adverb bald.
Good to know
Bald is flexible: it can mean in a few minutes or in a few weeks. If you need precision, add a time: bald nach Ostern, in bald zwei Wochen.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Waiting for a friend
ChatPal
Kommt der Bus bald?
Is the bus coming soon?
You
Laut App bald—in drei Minuten.
According to the app soon—in three minutes.
ChatPal
Gut. Dann sind wir bald da.
Good. Then we'll be there soon.
You
Ja. Schreib Mia, wir sind bald unten.
Yes. Text Mia we're downstairs soon.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Soon" in German
How do you say as soon as possible?
So bald wie möglich.
Is bis bald the same as bald?
Bis bald is a goodbye; bald alone means soon.
What is demnächst?
Another word for soon/shortly, a bit more formal.
How do you say see you soon?
Bis bald.
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