schnellstmöglich
Translation
as soon as possible, as quickly as possible
Examples
Bitte antworten Sie schnellstmöglich.
Please reply as soon as possible.
Wir brauchen eine schnellstmögliche Lösung.
We need the quickest possible solution.
Grammar Patterns
((Adverb)) (as an adverb) as quickly as possible Please call back as soon as possible.
((Adjective)) (as an adjective) the quickest possible We need the quickest possible answer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: baldmöglichst, umgehend, sofort; Antonyms: so spät wie möglich (as late as possible)
Etymology
A compound of 'schnellst' (fastest, superlative of 'schnell') and 'möglich' (possible). Literally 'fastest possible'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into its two parts: 'schnellst' (fastest) and 'möglich' (possible). This makes the meaning 'as fast as possible' very clear.