German Conversation · Level 83
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German word
provisorisch
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁoviˈzoːʁɪʃ/
Meaning
- adjectiveprovisional
Example
Wir haben eine provisorische Lösung gefunden.
We found a provisional solution.
More examples
Die provisorische Regelung gilt bis zur nächsten Sitzung.
The provisional arrangement remains in effect until the next meeting.
Core concept
A rough bridge carries people across a gap until a proper bridge is ready.
Common phrases
eine provisorische Lösung
a provisional solution
eine provisorische Regelung
a provisional arrangement
Similar words
vorläufig: Temporary until a final decision or completed version is available.
vorübergehend: Existing only for a limited time before ending.
kurzfristig: Limited to a very short period.
notdürftig: Quickly and inadequately made to fill an immediate need.
Definition in German
Als vorübergehende, nicht dauerhafte Lösung, Maßnahme oder Einrichtung gedacht.
Word origin
The adjective derives from Latin provisorius, meaning intended or provided beforehand, through the learned vocabulary of European languages.
Usage tips
- Provisorisch often suggests a practical or improvised stopgap, while vorläufig can simply mean not yet final.
Other meanings
- temporaryadjective
- makeshiftadjective
Opposites
- endgültigfinaladjective
Related words
- Provisoriumprovisional measurenoun
- provisorischerweiseprovisionallyadverb