German word

einstweilig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯nstˌvaɪ̯lɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivetemporary

Example

Das ist eine einstweilige Lösung.

This is a temporary solution.

Illustration for einstweilig (temporary)

More examples

Das Ministerium ordnete einstweilige Maßnahmen an.

The ministry ordered interim measures.

Core concept

A provisional arrangement stays in force while a lasting decision is still pending.

Common phrases

  • einstweilige Verfügung

    interim injunction

  • einstweilige Maßnahme

    interim measure

Similar words

vorläufig: Not yet final and valid only until a decision is settled.
vorübergehend: Lasting for a short time rather than indefinitely.
temporär: Existing for a set period rather than permanently.
provisorisch: Providing a temporary arrangement until a permanent one is established.

Definition in German

Nicht dauerhaft; provisorisch oder vorläufig festgelegt.

Word origin

The adjective is based on German einstweilen ('for the time being'), combining einst ('once') with Weile ('period'), and uses the adjective-forming suffix -ig.

Usage tips

  • In legal and administrative language, einstweilig often describes an interim measure, while vorläufig is more common in general conversation.

Other meanings

  • provisionaladjective
  • interimadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • einstweilenfor the time beingadverb

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