For the time being Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtaɪm/ /ˈbiɪŋ

FOR thuh TYM BEE-ing

UK

fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈaɪm/ /bˈiːɪŋ

faw THE TYM BEE-ing

परिभाषा

Used to mean 'for now' or 'temporarily', until something changes in the future.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

This phrase is neutral and suits both formal and informal speech. It signals a situation is likely to change. Commonly used when an arrangement is not permanent. Similar to 'for now', but a bit more formal.

• Spanish: por ahora - de momento
• Portuguese (BR): por enquanto - no momento
• Portuguese (PT): por enquanto - de momento
• Chinese (Simplified): 暂时
• Chinese (Traditional): 暫時
• Hindi: अभी के लिए
• Arabic: في الوقت الحالي
• Bengali: এখনকার জন্য - আপাতত
• Russian: пока что - временно
• Japanese: 当面は - しばらくの間
• Vietnamese: tạm thời - lúc này
• Korean: 당분간 - 일시적으로
• Turkish: şimdilik - geçici olarak
• Urdu: فی الحال - عارضی طور پر
• Indonesian: untuk sementara - untuk saat ini

उदाहरण वाक्य

You can stay here for the time being.

basic

The shop is closed for the time being.

basic

We will wait here for the time being.

basic

Let's keep using the old computer for the time being until we get a new one.

natural

The changes are only effective for the time being; they might not last.

natural

I'm staying in the city for the time being, but I plan to move soon.

natural