postwendend

by return of post; immediately

English translations

  1. 01

    immediately

  2. 02

    by return mail

  3. 03

    posthaste

Word details

German meaning
Unverzüglich, sofort, ohne Zeit zu verlieren.
English meaning
By return mail, immediately
Synonym
unverzüglich, prompt
German example
Ich habe ihm postwendend geantwortet.
English example
I replied to him by return mail.

Example sentences with “postwendend”

  1. Bitte antworten Sie postwendend. (Please reply immediately.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'postwendend' still used?

Yes, it is a very common expression for 'immediately' in formal letters or emails.