momentarily
gb/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/ us/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/
B2
Kiingereza
egy pillanatra, hamarosan, mindjárt
B2
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I was momentarily confused.
Egy pillanatra összezavarodtam.
The lights went out momentarily.
A lámpák egy pillanatra kialudtak.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes use this when they mean 'very soon' (e.g., 'I’ll be there momentarily'). In many contexts, it means 'briefly' instead.
Maana
for a very short time
Miunganiko ya maneno
momentarily distracted
|momentarily confused
|momentarily silent
|momentarily forget
|momentarily lose sight of
|momentarily pause
|momentarily hesitate
|momentarily relax
|momentarily fade
|momentarily stunned
Visawe
briefly (Most common and straightforward equivalent.)
|
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'.)
Vinyume
permanently (Opposite in duration (not temporary at all).)
|
for a long time (Opposite in length of time.)
Mada
time
|daily_life
Ufafanuzi
for a short time
For a very short time; briefly.
C1
FORMAL
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The train will arrive momentarily.
A vonat hamarosan megérkezik.
I’ll be back momentarily.
Mindjárt visszajövök.
Kosa la kawaida:
This meaning can be misunderstood as 'briefly'. In careful writing, some speakers avoid it to prevent ambiguity.
Maana
very soon; in a moment
Miunganiko ya maneno
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
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
later (Opposite timing (not soon).)
|
eventually (Suggests an unspecified, possibly long wait.)
Mada
time
|travel
|customer_service
Ufafanuzi
very soon
Very soon; in a moment (often used in announcements or service situations).
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
momentarily
IPA
GB/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/
US/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/
Silabi na mkazo
mo - ment - ar - ily (silabi 4)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ar)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: momentarily
- Plural: momentarilies
Familia ya neno
Semi
Bado hakuna semi zilizounganishwa na ingizo hili.