For the moment Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmoʊmənt

for-thuh-MOH-muhnt

UK

fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈəʊmənt

faw-thuh-MOH-muhnt

Definition

Used to say that something is true or will continue for now, but might change in the future.

Usage & Nuances

Common in spoken and written English; implies something is temporary and may change. Similar to 'for now' or 'at the moment', but slightly more formal. Often appears at the beginning or end of sentences.

• Spanish: por ahora - de momento
• Portuguese (BR): por enquanto - no momento
• Portuguese (PT): por enquanto - de momento
• Chinese (Simplified): 暂时 - 目前
• Chinese (Traditional): 暫時 - 目前
• Hindi: फ़िलहाल - अभी के लिए
• Arabic: في الوقت الحالي - حالياً
• Bengali: এখনকার জন্য - আপাতত
• Russian: на данный момент - пока что - временно
• Japanese: 今のところ - とりあえず
• Vietnamese: hiện tại - tạm thời
• Korean: 당분간 - 지금은
• Turkish: şimdilik - şu an için
• Urdu: فی الحال - ابھی کے لیے
• Indonesian: untuk saat ini - sementara ini

Example Sentences

We are staying here for the moment.

basic

The shop is closed for the moment.

basic

Everything is fine for the moment.

basic

Let’s keep things as they are for the moment and see what happens.

natural

I don’t need any help for the moment, thanks.

natural

He’s fine for the moment, but we should keep checking on him.

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