instant
The instant noodles were ready in just two minutes.
Die instanten Nudeln waren in nur zwei Minuten fertig.
sofort, augenblicklich
I need an instant solution to this problem.
Ich brauche eine sofortige Lösung für dieses Problem.
The instant coffee dissolved quickly in hot water.
Das Instantkaffee löst sich schnell in heißem Wasser.
Often used in contexts requiring immediate action or results.
Augenblick, Moment
In that instant, everything changed.
In diesem Augenblick änderte sich alles.
Used as a noun to refer to a very short period of time.
Kollokationen
Profi-Tipp
Instant vs. sofort
While 'sofort' is the direct translation, 'instant' is often used in compound terms like 'Instantkaffee' or 'Instantnudeln'. In pure adjective form, 'sofortig' is more common in German.
Goldene Regel
Adjective vs. Noun
As an adjective, 'instant' describes something immediate (e.g., 'instant help'). As a noun, it refers to a brief moment (e.g., 'in that instant').
Wortursprung
From Latin 'instant-' (present participle of 'instare' meaning 'to be present, to stand upon'), via Old French 'istant' and Middle English 'instant'.
Verwendungshinweise
In German, 'instant' is often translated as 'sofortig' (adjective) or 'Augenblick' (noun). The word is commonly used in product names (e.g., 'Instantkaffee') and technical contexts (e.g., 'instant messaging').