sogleich
Translation
immediately, at once, right away
Examples
Ich komme sogleich.
I'm coming right away.
Er hat es sogleich verstanden.
He understood it immediately.
Grammar Patterns
((Adverb)) Modifies a verb or a whole clause. Ich komme sogleich.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sofort, unverzüglich, augenblicklich; Antonyms: später (later), irgendwann (sometime)
Etymology
Composed of 'so' (so, thus) and 'gleich' (right away, same). The 'so' intensifies the meaning of 'gleich'.
Memory Tips
It's a strong synonym for 'sofort' (immediately). Imagine someone saying 'so right away!' to remember its emphatic sense.