Adverb

auf Zeit

temporarily, for a limited time, on a temporary basis

Er ist nur auf Zeit hier angestellt.

He is only employed here temporarily.

Der Vertrag gilt nur auf Zeit.

The contract is only valid for a limited time.

[adverbial phrase] temporarily, for a limited time Er ist nur auf Zeit hier angestellt.

Synonyms: temporär, provisorisch; Antonyms: auf Dauer (permanently), für immer (forever), unbefristet (unlimited)

Composed of 'auf' (on/for) and 'Zeit' (time). Literally means 'for a time'.

Imagine a timer set 'for a time' (auf Zeit). It signifies that the situation is not permanent.

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