unverzüglich
Translation
immediately, without delay, promptly
Examples
Bitte antworten Sie unverzüglich.
Please reply without delay.
Der Arzt kam unverzüglich.
The doctor came immediately.
Grammar Patterns
to do ((sth.)) without delay You must pay the bill without delay.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sofort, umgehend, prompt; Antonyms: später, verzögert
Etymology
From the prefix un- (not) + verzüglich (delayed), related to the noun der Verzug (delay). So, literally 'without delay'.
Memory Tips
It's a more formal, official-sounding version of 'sofort' (immediately). Think of legal documents or urgent official requests.