zodra

Meaning

Concepts

as soon as

Frequency

Pronounced as (IPA)

/zoːˈdraː/

Cognate with Dutch

Cognate with German

Cognate with English

Cognate with Middle High German

Cognate with Old High German

In summary

Univerbation of zo (“so”) + dra (“soon”), the latter from Middle Dutch drâde; compare weldra (“soon”). Likely related to Dutch draaien (“to turn”), with an unclear development of sense, in which case from Proto-Germanic *þrēaną. In this case cognate with German drehen (“to throw”) and English throw. Also compare Middle High German drâte (“fast”) from Old High German dratō (“swift, violent”).