temporär
temporary
Existing or valid only for a limited time; not permanent. It describes a temporary state.
EXAMPLE
Die Straße ist wegen der Bauarbeiten nur temporär gesperrt.
The road is only temporarily closed because of the construction work.
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Meanings
Usage tips
Sentence structure and use
'Temporär' (temporary / temporarily) can be used as an adjective before a noun or as an adverb to describe a verb. The form of the word does not change.
EXAMPLE
Das ist nur eine temporäre Lösung des Problems.
That is only a temporary solution to the problem.
Register and style
This word belongs more to formal or written language. You often find it in official notices, in the workplace, or in technical descriptions.
EXAMPLE
Wir suchen eine temporäre Aushilfe für unser Büro.
We are looking for temporary help for our office.
Typical collocations
Common combinations are 'temporäre Arbeit' (temporary work), 'eine temporäre Stelle' (a temporary position), 'eine temporäre Sperrung' (a temporary closure), or 'eine temporäre Lösung' (a temporary solution).
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Wasserrohrbruch wurde eine temporäre Leitung gelegt.
After the burst water pipe, a temporary line was installed.
Compare with
temporär vs vorübergehend
temporary
Both words refer to a state that is not permanent. Vorübergehend is the general term commonly used in everyday language for a limited duration. Temporär can mean the same thing, but it more often sounds technical or deliberately foreign. In a normal everyday situation, vorübergehend is usually the more appropriate choice.
temporär
Während der Messe nutzt die Firma ein temporäres Büro im Stadtzentrum.
During the trade fair, the company is using a temporary office in the city center.
vorübergehend
Wegen des Umbaus ist der Eingang vorübergehend geschlossen.
Because of the renovations, the entrance is temporarily closed.
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