vorläufig
Translation
temporary, provisional, preliminary
Examples
Das ist nur eine vorläufige Lösung.
This is only a temporary solution.
Er wurde vorläufig festgenommen.
He was provisionally arrested.
Grammar Patterns
[Adjective] + Noun temporary, provisional This is a vorläufiger plan.
[Adverb] for the time being I'll stay here vorläufig.
Similar Words
Synonyms: provisorisch, temporär; Antonyms: endgültig, permanent
Etymology
From 'vor' (before) + a derivative of 'laufen' (to run). It implies something that 'runs before' the final version.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'pre-run' or a trial run before the main event. It's temporary or provisional.