vorläufig

Based on: laufen, vor
Goethe B1 Adverb
1.

for now, temporary, provisional

Opposite: endgültig
(The core theme is that something is not the final solution. Sounds a bit formal.)
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Examples
  • Diese Regelung gilt vorläufig nur bis nächste Woche.
  • This regulation applies for now only until next week.

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How many meanings does the German word 'vorläufig' have?

vorläufig has 1 distinct meaning: 1. for now, temporary, provisional .

What is 'vorläufig' related to?

The word 'vorläufig' is related to laufen and vor.

Where can I learn more about 'vorläufig'?

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