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prompt

promptly, straight away

adverb PROMPT Rare
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Origin: from Latin 'promptus'

Also means

as if on cue

Usage Note

Prompt in colloquial German often means 'right away, and just as expected (ironically)': Ich sage es ihm, und prompt erzählt er es weiter. It can be neutral (promptly) or ironic (sure enough).

Examples

"Er sagte, er würde kommen, und prompt erschien er zehn Minuten zu spät."

Natural Translation

He said he would come, and sure enough he appeared ten minutes late.

Literal Translation

He said, he would come, and promptly appeared he ten minutes too late.

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