German word

zeitweilig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsaɪ̯tˌvaɪ̯lɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivetemporary

Example

Wir haben eine zeitweilige Lösung gefunden.

We found a temporary solution.

Illustration for zeitweilig (temporary)

More examples

Die zeitweilige Vertretung übernimmt die Aufgaben bis zur Rückkehr.

The temporary replacement takes over the duties until the person returns.

Core concept

A stopgap covers a gap for a defined period while a more lasting arrangement is absent.

Common phrases

  • zeitweilige Lösung

    temporary solution

  • zeitweilige Vertretung

    temporary replacement

Similar words

vorübergehend: Lasting only for a limited period before coming to an end.
kurzzeitig: Existing or continuing for only a short time.
provisorisch: Used as an interim measure until a permanent solution is decided.
temporär: Existing only for a limited time.

Definition in German

vorübergehend; für eine absehbar eingeschränkte Zeit gültig oder vorhanden.

Word origin

Zeitweilig is a German formation from Zeit and Weile, with -ig turning the time expression into an adjective.

Usage tips

  • As an attributive adjective, zeitweilig takes normal endings, as in eine zeitweilige Lösung, but it stays unchanged when used adverbially.

Other meanings

  • temporarilyadverb
  • interimadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Zeitweiligkeittemporarinessnoun

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