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temporary
Existing or valid only for a limited time; not permanent. It describes a temporary state.
Die Straße ist wegen der Bauarbeiten nur temporär gesperrt.
The road is only temporarily closed because of the construction work.
'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.
Das ist nur eine temporäre Lösung des Problems.
That is only a temporary solution to the problem.
This word belongs more to formal or written language. You often find it in official notices, in the workplace, or in technical descriptions.
Wir suchen eine temporäre Aushilfe für unser Büro.
We are looking for temporary help for our office.
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).
Nach dem Wasserrohrbruch wurde eine temporäre Leitung gelegt.
After the burst water pipe, a temporary line was installed.
constant
'ständig' and 'temporär' both describe how long or how often something applies. However, they are clear opposites. 'ständig' means that something happens continuously or keeps coming back very often. 'temporär' means that something applies only for a limited time and then ends again. The words can be confused because both fit states or situations. The important question is: Does it stay, or is it only temporary? For something permanent or constant, 'ständig' fits; for a solution or state that exists for a limited time, 'temporär' fits.
Wegen der Renovierung arbeitet mein Freund temporär in einem anderen Büro.
Because of the renovation, my friend is temporarily working in another office.
Am Bahnhof hörst du ständig laute Durchsagen, weil heute viele Züge Verspätung haben.
At the train station, you constantly hear loud announcements because many trains are delayed today.