momentarily

• Adverb mit zwei Hauptbedeutungen je nach Varietät. Im britischen Englisch bedeutet es 'für sehr kurze Zeit' (z. B. 'Er hielt kurz an'). Im amerikanischen Englisch bedeutet es häufiger 'sehr bald' oder 'jeden Moment' (z. B. 'Das Flugzeug landet jeden Moment').

An adverb with two primary meanings depending on dialect. In British English, it means 'for a very short time' (e.g., 'He paused momentarily'). In American English, it more commonly means 'very soon' or 'in a moment' (e.g., 'The flight will be landing momentarily').

1. For a very short timeB2formal

   Lasting or happening for a brief moment.

   Für einen kurzen Augenblick

   • He paused momentarily before answering the question.
   • The lights flickered momentarily during the storm.
   • She hesitated momentarily at the door.

   Synonymebrieflytransiently

   Antonymeeternallyforeverpermanently

2. Very soonB2informalamerican

   In a moment; shortly (primarily American English usage).

   Jeden Moment

   • The flight will be landing momentarily.
   • Your order will be ready momentarily.
   • The manager will be with you momentarily.

   Synonymepresentlyshortlysoon