vorübergehend

The German word "vorübergehend" is an adjective/adverb meaning "temporary" or "transient".

• Made up of "vorüber" (meaning over or past) and "gehend" (from gehen, meaning going).
• Together, it conveys the idea of something "going past" or "lasting for a short time."

Similar words:

• "temporär" (temporary)
• "zeitweilig" (for a while)
• "provisorisch" (provisional)

Difference:

• "Vorübergehend" emphasizes the limited duration in a neutral way.
• "Temporär" is more formal and often used in technical or official contexts.
• "Provisorisch" suggests something temporary but as a substitute until something permanent is made.