demnächst
Translation
soon, shortly, in the near future
Examples
Der Zug kommt demnächst an.
The train will arrive soon.
Wir sehen uns demnächst wieder.
We'll see each other again soon.
Demnächst eröffnet hier ein neues Geschäft.
A new shop is opening here soon.
Grammar Patterns
demnächst soon, shortly The film starts soon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bald, in Kürze; Antonyms: später, in ferner Zukunft
Etymology
A combination of 'dem' (dative of 'der') and 'nächst' (next). It literally means 'at the next (moment)'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'at the next opportunity' or 'the next thing to happen'. It's slightly more formal than 'bald'.