temporary in German
temporary in German is vorübergehend, zeitweilig, temporär — temporary means lasting for only a limited time; not permanent.
temporary in German
vorübergehend
Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.
zeitweilig
Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.
temporär
Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.
Zeitarbeitskraft
One serving for a limited time; a short-term employee, especially in an office.
What does "temporary" mean?
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adjective Lasting for only a limited time; not permanent.
"They found temporary housing after the flood."
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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.
- The company hired a temporary to cover the busy period in December.
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What is "temporary" in German?
"temporary" in German is vorübergehend, zeitweilig, temporär. 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 German, "temporary" is vorübergehend, zeitweilig, temporär.
Are there other ways to say "temporary" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "temporary": vorübergehend, zeitweilig, temporär, Zeitarbeitskraft.
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