Vorübergehend
Example: Die vorübergehende Schließung des Museums wurde gestern angekündigt.
Definition
"Vorübergehend" describes something that lasts only for a limited period and is not permanent. It refers to conditions or situations that are temporary, such as a "vorübergehend" closure of a museum, meaning the closure is expected to end after some time.
Etymology
The German word "vorübergehend" combines "vorüber," meaning 'over' or 'past,' with "gehend," the present participle of "gehen" (to go). Together, they literally mean 'going past' or 'passing by,' reflecting the temporary nature of something that happens and then moves on.
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"Vorübergehend" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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