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makeshift in German

makeshift in German is provisorisch, behelfsmäßig, Notbehelf — makeshift means put together quickly as a temporary, improvised solution.

makeshift in German

provisorisch
adj
Made to work or suffice; improvised; substituted.
behelfsmäßig
adj
Made to work or suffice; improvised; substituted.
Notbehelf
noun
A temporary (usually insubstantial) substitution.
Notlösung
noun
A temporary (usually insubstantial) substitution.
Provisorium
noun
A temporary (usually insubstantial) substitution.

What does "makeshift" mean?

  1. adj Put together quickly as a temporary, improvised solution.
    "They built a makeshift shelter out of branches and tarpaulin."

makeshift in a sentence

  • They built a makeshift shelter out of branches and tarpaulin.
  • The old door served as a makeshift table.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "makeshift" in German?

"makeshift" in German is provisorisch, behelfsmäßig, Notbehelf. makeshift means: Put together quickly as a temporary, improvised solution.

How do you use "makeshift" in a sentence?

Example: "They built a makeshift shelter out of branches and tarpaulin." In German, "makeshift" is provisorisch, behelfsmäßig, Notbehelf.

Are there other ways to say "makeshift" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "makeshift": provisorisch, behelfsmäßig, Notbehelf, Notlösung, Provisorium.

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