vorerst
Translation
for the time being, for now, provisionally
Examples
Vorerst bleiben wir hier.
For the time being, we are staying here.
Das ist vorerst die beste Lösung.
For now, this is the best solution.
Grammar Patterns
vorerst ... for the time being ... For the time being, we are staying here.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zunächst, einstweilen, vorläufig; Antonyms: endgültig (finally), später (later)
Etymology
Composed of `vor` (before) and `erst` (first). The combination implies 'before anything else' or 'for the first part', leading to 'for now'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'for the first' (`erst`) part of the time, so 'for the time being'.