vorerst
for now
Etwas gilt oder passiert für eine bestimmte Zeit, aber vielleicht nicht dauerhaft.
Definition & meaning
The word "vorerst" is an adverb used to describe something that is valid or occurring for the time being, for the moment, or provisionally. It implies that a situation is likely to change in the future, but for now, it remains as it is.
- For the time being / For now: Used to describe a temporary state of affairs. (e.g., "We will stay here for now.")
- Initially / At first: Sometimes used to describe the first step of a sequence or the preliminary status of a plan.
Grammar & Word origin
"Vorerst" is an adverb. It is a compound word formed from two German components:
- vor: meaning "before" or "front."
- erst: meaning "first" or "only."
When combined, they carry the literal sense of "for the first [time/stage] before anything else happens." It is often used in formal and everyday speech to qualify the duration or permanence of a statement.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Wir verschieben das Meeting vorerst.adverb
We are postponing the meeting for now.
Sie bleibt vorerst zu Hause.adverb
She stays at home for now.
Vorerst bleibt alles beim Alten.adverb
Everything stays the same for now.
Du kannst vorerst hier warten.adverb
You can wait here for now.
Der Termin wird vorerst nicht geändert.adverb
The appointment will not be changed for now.
Vorerst wollen wir unsere Pläne nicht veröffentlichen.adverb
For now we do not want to publish our plans.
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