This is the 172nd most frequent German word.
bald
"Soon."
In this sentence, "bald" is used to indicate that the event of meeting again will happen in the near future.
Wir sehen uns bald wieder.
We will see each other again soon.
Here, "bald" expresses that the occasion of Christmas is approaching in time.
Bald ist Weihnachten.
Christmas is soon.
In this example, "bald" is used in a conditional clause to imply urgency or expectation of the subject's prompt arrival.