temporary
intermediateB1/ˈtɛmpərəri/ · tem-po-ra-ry
Lasting for only a limited period; not permanent.
Meanings
Lasting for only a limited period; not permanent.
صرف ایک محدود مدت کے لیے موجود ہے؛ مستقل نہیں۔
عارضی
Aarzi
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- temporary solution
- temporary residence
- temporary job
Example Sentences
The temporary arrangement worked for a while, but it was not sustainable.
عارضی انتظام ایک مدت کے لیے کام کرتا رہا، لیکن یہ برقرار نہیں رہ سکا۔
Aarzi intizam aik muddat ke liye kaam karta raha, lekin yeh barqarar nahi reh saka.
Many people seek temporary jobs to gain experience.
بہت سے لوگ تجربہ حاصل کرنے کے لیے عارضی ملازمت تلاش کرتے ہیں۔
Bohat se log tajurba hasil karne ke liye aarzi mulazmat talash karte hain.
The temporary housing provided relief during the natural disaster.
قدرتی آفت کے دوران فراہم کردہ عارضی رہائش نے راحت فراہم کی۔
Qudrati aafat ke dauran faraham karda aarzi rehaysh ne rahat faraham ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a temporary tattoo that lasts for a short time.
A sandcastle that is washed away by the tide.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
وقت کے ساتھ یہ سب گزر جائے گا، عارضی ہے یہ سب داستانیں۔
Waqt ke sath yeh sab guzar jaega, aarzi hai yeh sab dastaanain.
With time, all this will pass; all these tales are temporary.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عارضی مشکلات سے گھبرا نہ جاؤ۔
Aarzi mushkilat se ghabra na jao.
Do not be afraid of temporary difficulties.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "temporarius" — of time
First known use: 14th century
The word 'temporary' comes from Latin 'temporarius', meaning 'lasting for a time'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century.