temporär

Temporär is a German adjective meaning "temporary" or "lasting for a limited period." It describes things that are not intended to be permanent and is used in both everyday speech and formal writing to label arrangements, structures, or conditions that are temporary by design.

Etymology and usage: The word derives from Latin tempus (time), via French temporaire, and has been adopted into German with the umlaut on the a. Temporär is the standard spelling in contemporary German; closely related forms appear in other German-speaking areas and contexts.

Contexts: In law and contracts, temporär is used for befristete or limited-term arrangements, such as temporäre Verträge or befristete Arbeitsverträge. In employment, Zeitarbeit (temporary staffing) involves temporäre Arbeitskräfte brought into teams. In construction or events, temporäre Gebäude or temporäre Einrichtungen describe structures intended for short-term use. In business and technology, temporäre Lösungen refer to provisional or stopgap measures.

Contrast and related terms: The opposite of temporär is dauerhaft or unbefristet. Synonyms include vorübergehend and befristet, though nuance can vary by context. The term is common in German but usage may differ between Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and it is sometimes noted in cross-language discussions of timing and contract terms.