In German

bald

Meaning: soon

Example sentences

  • Wirsehenunsbaldwieder.

    We'll see each other again soon.

  • DasEssenistbaldfertig.

    Dinner will be ready soon.

Grammar note

“Bald” is an invariable adverb — it never takes endings, regardless of tense or position in the sentence: “bald fertig”, “ich komme bald”.

Common mistake

Don't confuse German “bald” (soon) with the English word “bald” (no hair) — they're spelled identically but completely unrelated in meaning.

Quick check

Which German word means “soon”?

More words on this topic

nochstill / yethoffento hopeobenup / above

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Frequently asked questions

Is German “bald” related to English “bald” (hairless)?

No — pure coincidence of spelling. German “bald” always means “soon”.

How do you say “see you soon”?

“Bis bald!”