vorübergehend

temporarily

adjective for-UE-ber-gay-ent Less Common

Also means

passing

Usage Note

vorübergehend describes something lasting only a while before ending, used adjectivally and adverbially. Vorübergehend geschlossen is a common sign. It stresses that the situation will pass, derived from the verb vorübergehen (to pass by).

Examples

"Die Brücke ist vorübergehend gesperrt."

Natural Translation

The bridge is temporarily closed.

Literal Translation

The bridge is passingly blocked.

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