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
A combination of `vor` (before, for) and `erst` (first). It conveys the idea of something being true 'for the first' period of time, hence 'for now'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: `vor` (for) + `erst` (first). It's the plan 'for the first' phase, i.e., 'for the time being'.