SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION

sobald/zoˈbalt/as soon as

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

Definitions

1.used to indicate that one event happens immediately after another(temporal conjunction)

a.as soon as (something happens)

Sobald ich ankomme, rufe ich dich an.—As soon as I arrive, I'll call you.

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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