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vorerst

for the time being

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vorerst vs zunächst

first / for now

Zunächst and vorerst can express that something applies at the moment. Vorerst emphasizes more strongly that the situation will probably last only for a limited time. Zunächst also leaves open the possibility of a later change, but can present the current situation more simply as a first phase.

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vorerst

Wir bleiben vorerst in dieser Wohnung, bis wir etwas Passendes finden.

We will stay in this apartment for the time being, until we find something suitable.

zunächst

Wir bleiben zunächst in dieser Wohnung und überlegen später weiter.

For now, we will stay in this apartment and think about it again later.

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