Provisoriske

Provisoriske is an adjective form used in Danish and Norwegian to describe something temporary or provisional. The root term provisorisk comes from Latin provisorius, through French provisoire, and has been adopted into several Germanic languages to express temporary status, interim measures, or ad hoc arrangements.

In legal and administrative contexts, provisoriske phrases denote actions or rules intended to apply only for a limited time while a final decision or permanent solution is being prepared. Examples include provisoriske foranstaltninger (provisional measures) and provisoriske bestemmelser (provisional provisions). Such usage signals that an authority intends to maintain flexibility or preserve the status quo until formal procedures are completed.

In planning, construction, and property management, provisoriske can describe temporary structures, facilities, or solutions used during project work or while awaiting permanent alternatives. Provisoriske byggematerialer, for instance, refer to temporary materials employed on site, whereas a provisorisk løsning denotes a quick, interim fix to a problem.

In everyday language, the term often appears in discussions about stopgap arrangements or interim policies. It carries a neutral, descriptive tone that emphasizes temporariness rather than permanence. While the concept is widely understood in Danish and Norwegian discourse, Swedish typically uses tillfällig as the common equivalent, though provisorisk can appear as a loanword in certain contexts.