German word

vorübergehend

Pronunciation

IPA/foːɐ̯ˈyːbɐgeːənt/

Meaning

  • adverbtemporarily

Example

Die Regel gilt vorübergehend.

The rule applies temporarily.

Illustration for vorübergehend (temporarily)

More examples

Das Geschäft ist vorübergehend geschlossen.

The store is temporarily closed.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • vorübergehend geschlossen

    temporarily closed

  • vorübergehend gesperrt

    temporarily blocked

  • vorübergehend eingestellt

    temporarily suspended

Similar words

vorläufig: Used as an interim measure before final approval or adoption.
zeitweilig: Occurring or continuing during a limited period.
kurzfristig: Allowing only a short time or lasting briefly.
temporär: Present for a defined period before ceasing to exist.

Definition in German

Zeitweise vorhanden oder in Kraft, allerdings nicht dauerhaft.

Word origin

Vorübergehend is formed from vorübergehen, meaning to pass by, with its present participle vorübergehend used adverbially.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • temporaryadjective
  • provisionallyadverb

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