ADJECTIVE

vorläufig/ˈfoːɐ̯lɔɪ̯fɪç/provisional; temporary; preliminary

vorläufig is a German adjective that means provisional, temporary, or preliminary. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯lɔɪ̯fɪç/.

Definitions

1.valid or intended for a limited time; not final(general)

a.serving as a temporary solution until something permanent is arranged

Das ist nur eine vorläufige Lösung.—This is only a provisional solution.

b.not final, subject to change

Die vorläufigen Ergebnisse werden nächste Woche veröffentlicht.—The preliminary results will be published next week.

Adjective Forms

Positivevorläufig

Frequently asked questions

What does "vorläufig" mean in English?
"vorläufig" means provisional, temporary, or preliminary. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "vorläufig"?
"vorläufig" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯lɔɪ̯fɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "vorläufig"?
"vorläufig" is a adjective in German.

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