sobald
Translation
as soon as
Examples
Ruf mich an, sobald du ankommst.
Call me as soon as you arrive.
Sobald es regnet, gehen wir nach Hause.
As soon as it rains, we'll go home.
Grammar Patterns
sobald + [subordinate clause] as soon as... I will call you as soon as I am home.
Similar Words
sowie (as soon as), als (when), wenn (when, if)
Etymology
Composed of 'so' (so, as) and 'bald' (soon). Literally means 'as soon'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'so soon'. It introduces a subordinate clause where the verb goes to the end.