For the time being - translation, pronunciation and examples
for the time being
for now
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When to use for the time being
На данный момент мы держим окна закрытыми.
for the time being usage examples
На данный момент мы держим окна закрытыми.
For the time being, we'll keep the windows closed.
На данный момент она работает неполный рабочий день, пока не найдёт постоянную работу.
She's working part-time for the time being until she finds a full-time job.
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neutral phrase meaning temporarily or for now, no specific end given
informal/neutral, short form meaning temporarily or at present
similar to 'in the meantime', often used to connect clauses or sentences
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neutral phrase meaning temporarily or for now, no specific end given
We'll keep the office closed for the time being.
Мы пока оставим офис закрытым (на данный момент).
For now, let's stick to the original plan.
Пока что давайте придерживаться первоначального плана.
similar to 'in the meantime', often used to connect clauses or sentences
I started dinner. Meanwhile, he set the table.
Я начал готовить ужин. Тем временем он накрыл на стол.
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How to pronounce for the time being and what this word means
for the time being translation: на данный момент. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce for the time being
/fə ðə ˈtaɪm ˈbiːɪŋ/
for the time being translation
на данный момент
for the time being examples
For the time being, we'll keep the windows closed.
for the time being transcription
/fə ðə ˈtaɪm ˈbiːɪŋ/, /fɔr ðə ˈtaɪm ˈbiːɪŋ/
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for the time being meaning: what does it mean?
for now
for the time being pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
for the time being is pronounced as /fə ðə ˈtaɪm ˈbiːɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
for the time being definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
For the time being, we'll keep the windows closed. Translation: На данный момент мы держим окна закрытыми.
Is for the time being part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?
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