adjectiveverb

befristet

temporary

Nur für eine bestimmte Zeit gültig oder erlaubt; es endet nach einem festen Zeitraum.

The German word "befristet" is an adjective that means "limited" or "temporary". It is derived from the verb "fristen" which means "to allot" or "to grant". "Befristet" can also mean "restricted" or "time-bound". Similar words in German include "begrenzt" (limited), "zeitlich begrenzt" (time-limited), and "beschränkt" (restricted).

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Examples

Die Anstellung dort ist nur befristet.adjective

The employment there is only temporary.

Die Anstellung wurde befristet angeboten.adjective

The employment was offered on a temporary basis.

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