English–German

“temporarily” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/foːɐ̯ˈyːbɐgeːənt/

Example

Die Regel gilt vorübergehend.

The rule applies temporarily.

Illustration for vorübergehend (temporarily)

How to say “temporarily” in German

“Temporarily” in German is vorübergehend.

A condition is in place for a while, then passes away rather than becoming permanent.

Full entry for vorübergehend: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with vorübergehend

Das Geschäft ist vorübergehend geschlossen.

The store is temporarily closed.

Tips for using vorübergehend

  • Vorübergehend means temporary without necessarily implying provisional or subject to later approval.

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