omgående

Omgående is a Swedish adverb meaning immediately or without delay. It is used to indicate that an action should be carried out promptly, often in formal or administrative contexts. In practical terms it signals urgency and a request for swift attention.

Etymology and usage notes: omgående is a compound formed with the prefix om- and the present participle gällande/gående of gå, illustrating movement toward immediate action. The term has a long-standing presence in official language, including correspondence, memos, and instructions. While common in business and public sector communication, it is less frequent in casual speech, where more everyday alternatives like direkt or utan dröjsmål may be preferred.

Applications and examples: as an adverb, it commonly modifies verbs, for example, “Svara omgående på detta meddelande” (Please respond to this message immediately) or “Ta omgående kontakt med kunden” (Get in touch with the customer right away). It can also modify nouns in noun phrases, such as “ett omgående besked” (an immediate message) or “omgående åtgärder” (immediate actions), where the sense of urgency is embedded in the phrase.

Nuance and register: omgående conveys a strong expectation of promptness and obligation to act quickly. It sits between neutral terms like snabbt and more forceful commands; it is typically found in formal writing, internal company notices, or administrative directives rather than everyday conversation.

See also: synonyms and related phrases include utan dröjsmål, omedelbart, direkt. Related concepts emphasize immediacy and urgency in Swedish usage.