momentarily
gb/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/ us/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/
B2
Englisch
egy pillanatra, hamarosan, mindjárt
B2
1
Verwendungsmuster:
[something] [happens] momentarily; momentarily [verb/adjective]
I was momentarily distracted by the noise outside.
A kintről jövő zaj egy pillanatra elterelte a figyelmemet.
The screen went black momentarily, then came back on.
A képernyő egy pillanatra elsötétült, aztán újra megjelent a kép.
She looked momentarily unsure before answering.
Beispiele für Lernende
I was momentarily confused.
Egy pillanatra összezavarodtam.
The lights went out momentarily.
A lámpák egy pillanatra kialudtak.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes use this when they mean 'very soon' (e.g., 'I’ll be there momentarily'). In many contexts, it means 'briefly' instead.
Bedeutung
for a very short time
Wortverbindungen
momentarily distracted
|momentarily confused
|momentarily silent
|momentarily forget
|momentarily lose sight of
|momentarily pause
|momentarily hesitate
|momentarily relax
|momentarily fade
|momentarily stunned
Synonyme
briefly (Most common and straightforward equivalent.)
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for a moment (More conversational; often placed at the end of the clause.)
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temporarily (Often suggests a longer short-term period than 'momentarily'.)
Antonyme
permanently (Opposite in duration (not temporary at all).)
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for a long time (Opposite in length of time.)
Themen
time
|daily_life
Definition
for a short time
For a very short time; briefly.
C1
FORMAL
2
Verwendungsmuster:
[something] will [happen] momentarily
Ladies and gentlemen, we will be landing momentarily.
Hölgyeim és uraim, hamarosan leszállunk.
The meeting will begin momentarily, so please take your seats.
Az értekezlet hamarosan kezdődik, ezért kérem, foglaljanak helyet.
A representative will be with you momentarily.
Beispiele für Lernende
The train will arrive momentarily.
A vonat hamarosan megérkezik.
I’ll be back momentarily.
Mindjárt visszajövök.
Häufiger Fehler:
This meaning can be misunderstood as 'briefly'. In careful writing, some speakers avoid it to prevent ambiguity.
Bedeutung
very soon; in a moment
Wortverbindungen
will be arriving momentarily
|will depart momentarily
|will begin momentarily
|will start momentarily
|will resume momentarily
|will return momentarily
|will be landing momentarily
|will be with you momentarily
|will be available momentarily
|please hold momentarily
Synonyme
shortly (Common in announcements; clearly means 'soon'.)
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soon (Less formal and less specific than 'momentarily'.)
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in a moment (More conversational; often used in speech.)
Antonyme
later (Opposite timing (not soon).)
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eventually (Suggests an unspecified, possibly long wait.)
Themen
time
|travel
|customer_service
Definition
very soon
Very soon; in a moment (often used in announcements or service situations).
Grammatik
Grundform
momentarily
IPA
GB/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/
US/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/
Silben & Betonung
mo - ment - ar - ily (4 Silben)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ar)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: momentarily
- Plural: momentarilies
Wortfamilie
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