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long-term
Describes something that is planned for, applies to, or lasts for a long period in the future. It is the opposite of 'kurzfristig' (short-term).
Wir benötigen eine langfristige Lösung für das Energieproblem, nicht nur schnelle Korrekturen.
We need a long-term solution to the energy problem, not just quick fixes.
The word is made up of 'lang' (long) and 'Frist' (a period of time) and becomes an adjective with '-ig'. So it literally describes something that concerns a long time span.
Das Unternehmen verfolgt eine langfristige Strategie.
The company is pursuing a long-term strategy.
'Langfristig' can stand not only as an adjective before a noun, but also as an adverb. It then describes how or for what period of time an action applies.
Wir brauchen einen langfristigen Plan.
We need a long-term plan.
'Langfristig' (long-term) is often used in economic, political, or planning contexts. Typical nouns are 'Lösung' (solution), 'Ziel' (goal), 'Planung' (planning), or 'Investition' (investment).
Eine langfristige Investition in Bildung zahlt sich immer aus.
A long-term investment in education always pays off.
view / visibility
'auf lange Sicht' (in the long term) and 'langfristig' both refer to a longer period of time in the future. The difference is mainly in the form. 'Auf lange Sicht' is a fixed phrase with the noun 'Sicht' and often fits when you are talking about consequences or developments. 'Langfristig' is an adjective or adverb and directly describes a plan, a goal, or an effect. Learners may confuse the words because the meaning is similar. As a practical help: you say 'auf lange Sicht', but 'langfristige Ziele' (long-term goals) or 'langfristig planen' (to plan long-term).
Die Firma sucht langfristig mehr Mitarbeiter für den Kundenservice.
In the long term, the company is looking for more employees for customer service.
Auf lange Sicht spart die neue Maschine viel Geld.
In the long term, the new machine saves a lot of money.