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vorerst

/ˈfoːɐ̯ʔeːɐ̯st/· adverb

for the time being, for now

Vorerst — until something changes: Die Straße bleibt vorerst gesperrt.

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vorerst
for the time being

Ich wohne vorerst bei meinen Eltern.

I'm living with my parents for the time being.

Word family

vorerstvorbeforeerstfirst

Common combinations

  • vorerst nichtnot for the time being
  • vorerst geschlossenclosed for now
  • vorerst bleibento stay for now

Real examples

  • Das Schwimmbad bleibt vorerst geschlossen.The swimming pool remains closed for the time being.
  • Vorerst ändert sich nichts.Nothing will change for now.
  • Wir mieten die Wohnung vorerst für ein Jahr.We're renting the flat for a year for now.

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