Temporary (en. Pansamantala)

tem-puh-rer-ee

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to a condition or situation that is not permanent.
His contract is only temporary.
Ang kanyang kontrata ay pansamantala lamang.
Means having a specific time limit.
He provided a temporary solution to the problem.
Nagbigay siya ng pansamantalang solusyon sa problema.

Etymology

English

Common Phrases and Expressions

temporary
Refers to a condition that is not lasting.
pansamantala

Related Words

temporary
Refers to things or situations that are not lasting.
pansamantala

Slang Meanings

temporary
I worked at this company because they only needed someone temporarily.
Nagtrabaho ako sa kumpanya na 'to kasi pansamantala lang ang kailangan nila ng tao.
just for a moment
Just wait for me, I'll be just a moment.
Hintayin mo lang ako, sandali lang ako.
just arrived
The guests just arrived, so the chairs are only temporary.
Kakadating lang ng mga bisita, kaya pansamantala lang ang mga upuan.
one-time big-time
I just went to that party one-time big-time, I don't usually go out.
Nag one-time big-time lang ako sa party na 'yon, hindi ako palaging lumalabas.