Usage Note
langfristig describes planning, effects, or commitments that extend over a long period. As adverb: langfristig gesehen lohnt sich die Investition ('in the long term the investment is worthwhile'). As adjective: eine langfristige Strategie ('a long-term strategy'). Essential business and policy vocabulary.
Examples
"Langfristig will das Unternehmen seinen CO2-Ausstoß auf null senken."
Natural Translation
In the long term, the company wants to reduce its CO2 emissions to zero.
Literal Translation
Long-term wants the company its CO2-emission to zero lower.
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