mittelfristig
Translation
medium-term
Examples
Wir brauchen eine mittelfristige Lösung.
We need a medium-term solution.
Mittelfristig müssen wir die Kosten senken.
In the medium term, we have to reduce costs.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) medium-term ... A mittelfristige solution is needed.
((as an adverb)) in the medium term Mittelfristig, we need to save money.
Similar Words
Synonyms: auf mittlere Sicht (in the medium term); Antonyms: kurzfristig, langfristig
Etymology
Composed of 'mittel' (middle) + 'Frist' (period, deadline) + '-ig' (adjective suffix).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'middle' ('mittel') 'period' ('Frist'). It describes plans or goals that are neither immediate nor very far in the future.