ADJECTIVE

vorläufig/ˈfoːɐ̯lɔɪ̯fɪç/provisional; temporary; for the time being

vorläufig is a German adjective that means provisional, temporary, or for the time being. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯lɔɪ̯fɪç/.

Definitions

1.provisional; not final, valid until further notice(general use)

a.being valid or in effect only for a limited time

Die vorläufige Lösung gilt bis nächste Woche.The provisional solution applies until next week.

2.for the time being; for now(time reference)

a.serving as a temporary arrangement

Vorläufig bleibt das Geschäft geschlossen.For the time being, the store remains closed.

Adjective Forms

Positivevorläufig

Frequently asked questions

What does "vorläufig" mean in English?
"vorläufig" means provisional, temporary, or for the time being. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "vorläufig"?
"vorläufig" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯lɔɪ̯fɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "vorläufig"?
"vorläufig" is a adjective in German.

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