Tijdelijk
Example: De tijdelijke oplossing bleek niet duurzaam voor het probleem.
Definition
"Tijdelijk" is an adjective that describes something lasting only for a limited period of time, not permanent. For example, in the phrase 'De tijdelijke oplossing bleek niet duurzaam voor het probleem,' it refers to a solution that is temporary and not meant to last.
Etymology
The Dutch word "tijdelijk" comes from the noun "tijd," meaning 'time,' combined with the suffix '-elijk,' which is similar to the English '-ly' used to form adjectives. It literally means 'related to time,' indicating something that pertains to a certain duration or is temporary.
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"Tijdelijk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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