kurzfristig
Translation
short-term, at short notice
Examples
Wir brauchen eine kurzfristige Lösung.
We need a short-term solution.
Er hat den Termin kurzfristig abgesagt.
He cancelled the appointment at short notice.
Grammar Patterns
kurzfristig + Noun short-term ... We need a short-term solution.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vorübergehend, temporär; Antonyms: langfristig, dauerhaft
Etymology
From 'kurz' (short) + 'Frist' (period, deadline) + '-ig' (adjective suffix). Literally 'short-period-ly'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'short deadline' or 'short term'. It's often used in business contexts for things that need to be done soon.