German Phrase
Meistens sind Überweisungen sofort.
Meaning
The sentence states that, in most cases, bank transfers are processed instantly. It is a concise way to reassure someone that the money will arrive right away.
When to use
Use this phrase when talking about payment methods, online shopping, or explaining how a particular banking service works. It’s common in customer‑service chats, small‑talk about finances, or when comparing different transfer options.
✦Grammar Breakdown
MeistenssindÜberweisungensofort
Meistens (Adverb of frequency)
Meistens means ‘usually’ or ‘most of the time’ and modifies the whole clause.
sein (sind) – 3rd person plural
The verb ‘sein’ is used here as a linking verb; ‘sind’ matches the plural subject Überweisungen.
Überweisungen (Plural noun)
Überweisung = bank transfer; the plural form Überweisungen refers to transfers in general.
sofort (Adverb)
Sofort means ‘immediately’ and describes the speed of the transfers.
🗨In Conversation
Wie lange dauert es, bis das Geld ankommt?
How long does it take for the money to arrive?
Meistens sind Überweisungen sofort.
Usually transfers are immediate.
✕Common Mistakes
Immer sind Überweisungen sofort.
‘Immer’ means ‘always’; it overstates the fact because not every transfer is instant.
Meistens ist Überweisungen sofort.
The subject is plural, so the verb must be ‘sind’, not the singular ‘ist’.
Meistens sind Überweisungen so schnell.
‘So schnell’ is an adjective phrase and does not fit the adverbial slot; use ‘sofort’ instead.
↔Alternatives
In der Regel sind Überweisungen sofort.
In general, transfers are immediate.
Normalerweise kommen Überweisungen sofort an.
Normally, transfers arrive instantly.
Üblicherweise werden Überweisungen sofort ausgeführt.
Customarily, transfers are executed instantly.
Cultural Tip
In Germany the SEPA Instant Credit Transfer scheme (since 2017) allows money to be transferred within seconds across the Eurozone, but not every bank supports it yet. When you say this phrase, you’re usually referring to banks that have adopted the instant‑payment system. In formal contexts you might prefer ‘In der Regel’ over ‘Meistens’, which sounds a bit more business‑like.