vorläufig

for the time being

adverb FOR-loy-fikh Less Common

Also means

provisional

Usage Note

vorläufig marks a state as temporary and subject to change, working as both adjective and adverb. Eine vorläufige Lösung is a stopgap; vorläufig bleibt alles offen means everything stays open for now. It contrasts with endgültig (final).

Examples

"Vorläufig wohnen wir bei meinen Eltern."

Natural Translation

For the time being we are living at my parents' place.

Literal Translation

Provisionally live we at my parents.

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