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temporary in Finnish

temporary in Finnish is väliaikainen, hetkellinen, määräaikainen — temporary means lasting for only a limited time; not permanent.

temporary in Finnish

väliaikainen
adj
Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.
hetkellinen
adj
Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.
määräaikainen
adj
Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.
ohimenevä
adj
Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.
määräaikainen työntekijä
noun
One serving for a limited time; a short-term employee, especially in an office.

What does "temporary" mean?

  1. adjective Lasting for only a limited time; not permanent.
    "They found temporary housing after the flood."
  2. noun Someone hired for a short, fixed period rather than as a permanent employee.
    "The agency sent over a temporary to cover reception during the holidays."
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temporary in a sentence

  • They found temporary housing after the flood.
  • It was only meant to be a temporary fix until we could afford a proper repair.
  • The agency sent over a temporary to cover reception during the holidays.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "temporary" in Finnish?

"temporary" in Finnish is väliaikainen, hetkellinen, määräaikainen. temporary means: Lasting for only a limited time; not permanent.

How do you use "temporary" in a sentence?

Example: "They found temporary housing after the flood." In Finnish, "temporary" is väliaikainen, hetkellinen, määräaikainen.

Are there other ways to say "temporary" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "temporary": väliaikainen, hetkellinen, määräaikainen, ohimenevä, määräaikainen työntekijä.

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