ADJECTIVE

umgehend/ˈʊmɡeːənt/immediate; prompt; without delay

umgehend is a German adjective that means immediate, prompt, or without delay. It is pronounced /ˈʊmɡeːənt/.

Definitions

1.immediate; prompt; without delay(formal, business communication)

a.happening or done without delay, especially in correspondence or instructions

Bitte senden Sie uns umgehend eine Rückmeldung.—Please send us a reply without delay.

b.taking place as soon as possible

Die Lieferung wird umgehend erfolgen.—The delivery will take place immediately.

Adjective Forms

Positiveumgehend

Frequently asked questions

What does "umgehend" mean in English?
"umgehend" means immediate, prompt, or without delay. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "umgehend"?
"umgehend" is pronounced /ˈʊmɡeːənt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "umgehend"?
"umgehend" is a adjective in German.

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