langfristig
Translation
long-term
Examples
Wir brauchen einen langfristigen Plan.
We need a long-term plan.
Das ist eine langfristige Investition.
This is a long-term investment.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) long-term ... A long-term plan is important.
((predicative)) to be long-term The planning is long-term.
Similar Words
Synonyms: auf lange Sicht (in the long run); Antonyms: kurzfristig (short-term)
Etymology
From 'lang' (long) + 'Frist' (period/deadline) + '-ig' (adjective suffix). Literally 'long-period-y'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'long' 'Frist' (period/deadline). A plan that extends over a long period.