zeitnah
Translation
prompt, timely, soon, in the near future
Examples
Bitte antworten Sie zeitnah.
Please reply promptly.
Eine zeitnahe Lösung ist erforderlich.
A timely solution is required.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adverb)) promptly to react promptly
((as an attributive adjective)) a timely ... a timely response
Similar Words
Synonyms: bald (soon), umgehend (immediately), sofort (at once); Antonyms: spät (late), verzögert (delayed)
Etymology
Composed of 'Zeit' (time) and 'nah' (near), meaning 'near in time'.
Memory Tips
Imagine an event on a timeline that is very 'near' to the present moment. That's 'zeitnah'.