Pansamantala (en. Temporary)

/pan.sa.man.'ta.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to a thing that is not permanent.

The temporary solution may not be the best choice.

Ang pansamantala na solusyon ay maaaring hindi ang pinakamahusay na pagpipilian.

Related to a situation that lasts only for a short time.

We are arranging a temporary accommodation while looking for a new house.

Nag-aayos kami ng pansamantala na tirahan habang naghahanap ng bagong bahay.

Derived from the words 'pan' and 'samantala'.

temporary solution

A solution that is not long-term.

pansamantalang solusyon

temporary housing

A type of accommodation provided for a short period.

pansamantalang pabahay

temporary state of life or situation

Let's stay temporarily in a hostel while looking for a more permanent place.

Mag-pansamantala tayo sa isang hostel habang naghahanap ng mas permanenteng tirahan.

hanging situation or not in order

He is in a temporary relationship right now, so he's not ready for commitment.

Nasa pansamantala siyang relasyon ngayon, kaya't hindi pa siya handa sa commitment.

uncertain; a flop

Our plan is just temporary, it feels like a flop.

Yung plano namin ay pansamantala lang, parang sablay ang dating.