Temporarily in Tagalog

“Temporarily” in Tagalog is “Pansamantala” or “Panandalian” – referring to something that lasts for a limited time or is not permanent. This adverb is commonly used in Filipino conversations to describe short-term situations. Let’s explore the various ways to express and use this term in Tagalog.

[Words] = Temporarily

[Definition]:

• Temporarily /ˌtɛmpəˈrɛrəli/
• Adverb: For a limited period of time; not permanently
• Usage: Describes actions or situations that are short-term or interim

[Synonyms] = Pansamantala, Panandalian, Sandali lamang, May hangganan, Hindi permanente, Samantala, Panandaliang panahon

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The office will be temporarily closed for renovations next week.
• Ex1_PH: Ang opisina ay pansamantalang magsasara para sa mga pagkukumpuni sa susunod na linggo.
• Ex2_EN: She is temporarily staying with her parents while looking for a new apartment.
• Ex2_PH: Siya ay pansamantalang tumitira sa kanyang mga magulang habang naghahanap ng bagong apartment.
• Ex3_EN: The internet connection is temporarily unavailable due to technical issues.
• Ex3_PH: Ang koneksyon sa internet ay panandaliang hindi available dahil sa mga teknikal na isyu.
• Ex4_EN: He was temporarily assigned to the Manila branch for three months.
• Ex4_PH: Siya ay pansamantalang naitalaga sa sangay ng Manila sa loob ng tatlong buwan.
• Ex5_EN: The road is temporarily blocked because of the ongoing construction work.
• Ex5_PH: Ang kalsada ay pansamantalang nakaharang dahil sa kasalukuyang konstruksyon.