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longer-term
Referring to a longer period of time, valid or planned for a longer duration; in the long run.
Kurzfristig sparen wir Geld, aber längerfristig ist die Investition in Qualität die bessere Entscheidung.
In the short term we save money, but in the longer term, investing in quality is the better decision.
The word is made up of 'länger' (longer, comparative of 'lang'), 'Frist' (period/deadline), and the adjective ending '-ig'. It therefore describes something that refers to a longer period of time.
Wir benötigen eine längerfristige Lösung für dieses Problem.
We need a longer-term solution for this problem.
'Längerfristig' (longer-term / in the longer term) is very often used as an adverb to modify verbs such as 'denken' (to think), 'planen' (to plan), or 'investieren' (to invest). It then often appears at the beginning or in the middle of the sentence.
Längerfristig müssen wir unsere Strategie anpassen.
In the longer term, we have to adjust our strategy.
As an adjective, 'längerfristig' (longer-term) often comes before nouns related to planning and goals. Common combinations are 'eine längerfristige Perspektive' (a longer-term perspective), 'ein längerfristiger Plan' (a longer-term plan), or 'längerfristige Verträge' (longer-term contracts).
Die Firma bietet ihren Mitarbeitern längerfristige Arbeitsverträge an.
The company offers its employees longer-term employment contracts.
permanent / lasting
'dauerhaft' and 'längerfristig' both have to do with a longer period of time. 'dauerhaft' sounds stronger: something stays that way for a long time or forever and is not just temporary. It can also mean that something happens without interruption. 'längerfristig' is used more for plans, effects, or decisions that apply for a longer time, but not necessarily forever. Learners may confuse the words because both do not mean 'short'. As a practical rule: 'dauerhaft' fits a fixed state, while 'längerfristig' fits more with long-term planning.
Die Firma sucht längerfristig eine Lösung für das Problem.
The company is looking for a longer-term solution to the problem.
Nach dem Unfall kann er dauerhaft nicht mehr schwer heben.
After the accident, he can no longer lift heavy things permanently.