Langfristig
Example: Die langfristigen Folgen des Krieges prägen unsere Geschichte tiefgehend.
Definition
"Langfristig" refers to events, effects, or plans that extend over a long period of time, often years or decades. In history, "langfristig" describes consequences or developments that have a lasting impact well beyond the immediate or short-term timeframe.
Translations
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long-term -
a largo plazo -
langdurig -
a llarg termini -
à long terme
Etymology
The word "langfristig" comes from the German components "lang" meaning long, and "Frist" meaning period or term. Combined with the suffix "-ig," it forms an adjective meaning related to a long period. Interestingly, the term emphasizes duration, which is crucial in historical contexts when assessing extended effects.
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